The right side offers the Manhattan skyline on departure, glimpses of the U.S. Atlantic coastline and Bahamas during cruise, and Aruba's reef-lined coast with Venezuela visible on arrival, while the left side is dominated by open, featureless ocean for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Newark to Oranjestad is 1,964 miles (3,161 km), a flight of about 4 hours 20 minutes.
Open Atlantic Ocean east of the Bahamas, with the Turks and Caicos or northern Bahamian islands occasionally visible below during clear stretches of cruise.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR to the south/southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces the New Jersey shoreline and the Atlantic coast, giving passengers a good look at the Manhattan skyline receding behind and then the Jersey Shore beaches as the plane climbs out over the coast.
Landing at AUA
RIGHTOn approach to AUA's runway 11 from the west, the right side of the aircraft faces south toward Aruba's developed coastline, with Oranjestad's hotel strip, turquoise reef waters, and the distant Venezuelan coastline visible in clear conditions.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Oranjestad. The right side offers the Manhattan skyline on departure, glimpses of the U.S. Atlantic coastline and Bahamas during cruise, and Aruba's reef-lined coast with Venezuela visible on arrival, while the left side is dominated by open, featureless ocean for most of the flight.
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. Departing EWR to the south/southwest, the right side of the aircraft faces the New Jersey shoreline and the Atlantic coast, giving passengers a good look at the Manhattan skyline receding behind and then the Jersey Shore beaches as the plane climbs out over the coast. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Raritan Bay, New Jersey barrier islands, Sandy Hook peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Reina Beatrix International in Oranjestad?
When landing at Reina Beatrix International (AUA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to AUA's runway 11 from the west, the right side of the aircraft faces south toward Aruba's developed coastline, with Oranjestad's hotel strip, turquoise reef waters, and the distant Venezuelan coastline visible in clear conditions. Notable sights include: Oranjestad waterfront, Palm Beach hotel strip, turquoise reef shallows, distant Venezuelan coastline.
How long is the flight from Newark to Oranjestad?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Reina Beatrix International (AUA) takes about 4 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,964 miles (3,161 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Oranjestad flight path pass over?
Open Atlantic Ocean east of the Bahamas, with the Turks and Caicos or northern Bahamian islands occasionally visible below during clear stretches of cruise.