While the flight is short and crosses mostly flat terrain, the right side wins because of the strong likelihood of a classic Manhattan skyline and harbor view during the EWR approach, which outweighs the modest Detroit skyline glimpse on departure.
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Flight Path
Detroit to Newark is 487 miles (783 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Lake Erie's southern shoreline near Cleveland, the rolling Allegheny Plateau of northern Pennsylvania, and the Pocono Mountains foothills as the route crosses into New Jersey
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DTW
LEFTDeparting DTW to the southwest on runway 22, the plane typically banks east toward Newark, giving passengers on the left a brief look back at downtown Detroit's skyline and the Detroit River before the turn levels out over flat farmland.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn approach to EWR from the west, arrivals often swing south of Manhattan before turning onto final for runway 4, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Detroit to Newark. While the flight is short and crosses mostly flat terrain, the right side wins because of the strong likelihood of a classic Manhattan skyline and harbor view during the EWR approach, which outweighs the modest Detroit skyline glimpse on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co in Detroit?
During takeoff from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DTW to the southwest on runway 22, the plane typically banks east toward Newark, giving passengers on the left a brief look back at downtown Detroit's skyline and the Detroit River before the turn levels out over flat farmland. Notable sights include: Detroit River, Downtown Detroit skyline, Lake St. Clair.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to EWR from the west, arrivals often swing south of Manhattan before turning onto final for runway 4, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Newark?
The flight from Detroit Metro Wayne Co (DTW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 487 miles (783 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Detroit to Newark flight path pass over?
Lake Erie's southern shoreline near Cleveland, the rolling Allegheny Plateau of northern Pennsylvania, and the Pocono Mountains foothills as the route crosses into New Jersey