About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Reina Beatrix International (AUA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Oranjestad. Left side wins both ends of the flight. The NYC skyline departure is one of the most iconic urban aerial views in the world, and the left side on approach to Aruba captures the island's best scenery including the resort coast and Oranjestad. Over the open Caribbean during cruise there is little to differentiate sides.
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. EWR departures heading south on runway 22L/22R put Manhattan directly to the left. You get a clear view of the full NYC skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft climbs out over New Jersey and banks southeast. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Reina Beatrix International in Oranjestad?
When landing at Reina Beatrix International (AUA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reina Beatrix Airport's primary landing direction is runway 11, approaching from the west over open Caribbean water. As the aircraft descends from the west, the left side faces south toward the island's main coastline, Palm Beach, and Oranjestad's colorful downtown waterfront, giving a clear low-altitude view of the island's developed western tip. Notable sights include: Oranjestad waterfront, Palm Beach resort strip, Eagle Beach, Aruba's arid interior scrubland.
How long is the flight from Newark to Oranjestad?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Reina Beatrix International (AUA) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Newark to Oranjestad flight path pass over?
After departing the US East Coast, the flight tracks southeast over the open Atlantic Ocean. Around the midpoint, the aircraft passes east of the Bahamas archipelago, which may be faintly visible as scattered low sandy islands and shallow turquoise banks depending on exact routing. The flight then crosses the northeastern Caribbean, passing broadly east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which remain well to the right and largely out of sight. The final descent crosses open Caribbean water before Aruba appears ahead.