Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Nantucket. Left side wins both ends of this short flight. The Manhattan skyline on departure and Nantucket Harbor on approach are the two most visually rewarding moments, and both favor the left. The flight tracks northeast over Long Island Sound, so left-side passengers also see the Connecticut shoreline in the middle portion of the flight.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary departure runways (4L/4R heading northeast, or 22L/22R heading southwest) mean left-side passengers get views over Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor during the initial climb. The Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and Upper Bay are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft turns northeast toward Long Island Sound. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Newark Bay.

When landing at Nantucket Mem (ACK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Nantucket Memorial Airport typically uses runway 24 (heading southwest) or runway 6 (heading northeast) for approaches. On the common runway 24 approach from the northeast, left-side passengers look south over Nantucket Sound and get a clear view of the island's harbor, Great Point, and the town of Nantucket. The right side faces open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Nantucket Harbor and town, Great Point spit, Nantucket Sound, Madaket Harbor on the west end.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Nantucket Mem (ACK) takes Approximately 45-55 minutes.

The flight path crosses over Long Island's North Shore and then Long Island Sound, with the Connecticut coastline visible to the north. Eastern Long Island's twin forks and Shelter Island are visible below before the aircraft crosses open water toward Nantucket. Martha's Vineyard may be visible to the left on descent.