The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a rare Manhattan skyline view during climb-out and, weather permitting, a dramatic Denali and Alaska Range sighting during descent into Anchorage. The left side mostly overlooks flat New Jersey suburbs and, later, empty Cook Inlet waters with fewer standout features.
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Flight Path
Newark to Anchorage is 3,361 miles (5,409 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
The route crosses the Canadian Shield of Quebec and Ontario, the southern shore of Hudson Bay, the boreal forests and tundra of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, and the Mackenzie and Ogilvie Mountains of the Yukon before descending toward the Alaska Range near Anchorage.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDepartures from EWR to the northwest typically use runway 4, climbing northeast before banking left toward Alaska. During that initial climb, the Manhattan skyline sits off the right side of the aircraft, with the Hudson River and Newark Bay visible directly below.
Landing at ANC
RIGHTOn approach into Anchorage, the flight path from the Canadian interior descends past the Alaska Range, and on clear days Denali is visible off the right side before the aircraft turns onto final approach over Cook Inlet. The Chugach Mountains and Knik Arm also unfold along this side as the city comes into view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Anchorage. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a rare Manhattan skyline view during climb-out and, weather permitting, a dramatic Denali and Alaska Range sighting during descent into Anchorage. The left side mostly overlooks flat New Jersey suburbs and, later, empty Cook Inlet waters with fewer standout features.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures from EWR to the northwest typically use runway 4, climbing northeast before banking left toward Alaska. During that initial climb, the Manhattan skyline sits off the right side of the aircraft, with the Hudson River and Newark Bay visible directly below. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty (distant).
What can I see when landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International in Anchorage?
When landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Anchorage, the flight path from the Canadian interior descends past the Alaska Range, and on clear days Denali is visible off the right side before the aircraft turns onto final approach over Cook Inlet. The Chugach Mountains and Knik Arm also unfold along this side as the city comes into view. Notable sights include: Denali (Mount McKinley), Alaska Range, Chugach Mountains, Cook Inlet/Knik Arm.
How long is the flight from Newark to Anchorage?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,361 miles (5,409 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Anchorage flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Canadian Shield of Quebec and Ontario, the southern shore of Hudson Bay, the boreal forests and tundra of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, and the Mackenzie and Ogilvie Mountains of the Yukon before descending toward the Alaska Range near Anchorage.