The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Manhattan skyline during departure and, on many great-circle routings, glimpses of southern Greenland's icy coastline and Iceland's volcanic terrain during cruise — landmarks the right side largely misses in favor of open Atlantic and Canadian wilderness.
Flight Path
The route passes over Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland), the southern tip of Greenland with its fjords and ice sheet edge, and the Norwegian Sea before reaching the Scandinavian coastline near Norway and crossing into Sweden.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDepartures off EWR's 22 runways typically bank left/north shortly after takeoff, giving a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper Bay before the climb-out turns east over Long Island. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and industrial flatlands with less to look at.
Landing at ARN
RIGHTOn approach into Arlanda from the west, the northern (right) side often reveals the patchwork of lakes and forests around Uppsala and the edge of Lake Mälaren before the final turn onto the north-south runway. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Stockholm. The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Manhattan skyline during departure and, on many great-circle routings, glimpses of southern Greenland's icy coastline and Iceland's volcanic terrain during cruise — landmarks the right side largely misses in favor of open Atlantic and Canadian wilderness.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departures off EWR's 22 runways typically bank left/north shortly after takeoff, giving a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper Bay before the climb-out turns east over Long Island. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and industrial flatlands with less to look at. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty/Upper Bay, Long Island coastline.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Arlanda from the west, the northern (right) side often reveals the patchwork of lakes and forests around Uppsala and the edge of Lake Mälaren before the final turn onto the north-south runway. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren inlets, Uppsala farmland mosaic, Swedish pine forest patches, scattered lakes.
How long is the flight from Newark to Stockholm?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Arlanda (ARN) takes 7h 40m.
What does the Newark to Stockholm flight path pass over?
The route passes over Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland), the southern tip of Greenland with its fjords and ice sheet edge, and the Norwegian Sea before reaching the Scandinavian coastline near Norway and crossing into Sweden.