Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Akureyri. While left offers excellent views during takeoff from New York, the right side captures the most dramatic and distinctive scenery during the long transatlantic crossing and especially during the final approach to Iceland's fjord-carved north coast. Iceland's volcanic landscape and Eyjafjörður are the visual highlights of this route.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Hudson River estuary, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades as you climb out northwestward. Right side faces inland toward New Jersey's industrial areas with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Hudson River estuary, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Palisades, Upper New York Bay.

When landing at Akureyri (AEY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Iceland's dramatic north coast as you descend toward Akureyri. You'll see the Eyjafjörður fjord, surrounding mountains, and the distinctive landscape of northern Iceland. Left side faces open Atlantic Ocean. Notable sights include: Eyjafjörður fjord, Tröllaskagi peninsula, Akureyri town, northern Iceland's basalt mountains.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Akureyri (AEY) takes Approximately 5.5 to 6 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean northeastward. Approximately 2-3 hours into the flight, you'll pass over or near the southern tip of Greenland (Kap Farvel), where glaciers and ice sheets are visible on clear days. The North Atlantic itself offers little visual interest except for occasional icebergs in spring/early summer. As you approach Iceland, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge's volcanic features become visible, and the distinctive fjord-carved coastline of northern Iceland emerges on the horizon roughly 30-45 minutes before landing.