Both sides face a long ocean crossing that caps their scores, but the right side's landing sequence—coastline, harbor, city skyline, and Montjuic—offers a longer and more varied payoff than the brief NYC skyline glimpse on departure, giving it a slight overall edge.
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Flight Path
Newark to Barcelona is 3,838 miles (6,177 km), a flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean crossing, passing south of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before open water toward the Bay of Biscay and the northern Spanish/French coast near the Pyrenees foothills
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR on runway 22, the jet climbs southwest over Staten Island before curving east toward the New England oceanic gateway, swinging Manhattan and Upper New York Bay into view on the left side. It's a brief but iconic slice of skyline before the long ocean crossing begins.
Landing at BCN
RIGHTOn approach into BCN from the north, the aircraft tracks down the Catalan coastline before turning onto final, putting the Mediterranean, Barcelona's harbor, and the city skyline on the right side. It's a much longer and richer scenic sequence than the takeoff view, with the sea, city, and Montjuic hill all visible in sequence.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Barcelona (BCN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Barcelona. Both sides face a long ocean crossing that caps their scores, but the right side's landing sequence—coastline, harbor, city skyline, and Montjuic—offers a longer and more varied payoff than the brief NYC skyline glimpse on departure, giving it a slight overall edge.
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. Departing EWR on runway 22, the jet climbs southwest over Staten Island before curving east toward the New England oceanic gateway, swinging Manhattan and Upper New York Bay into view on the left side. It's a brief but iconic slice of skyline before the long ocean crossing begins. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (One World Trade Center, Empire State Building), Statue of Liberty, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Upper New York Bay.
What can I see when landing at Barcelona in Barcelona?
When landing at Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into BCN from the north, the aircraft tracks down the Catalan coastline before turning onto final, putting the Mediterranean, Barcelona's harbor, and the city skyline on the right side. It's a much longer and richer scenic sequence than the takeoff view, with the sea, city, and Montjuic hill all visible in sequence. Notable sights include: Barcelona coastline and harbor, Sagrada Familia spires, Montjuic hill, Mediterranean Sea.
How long is the flight from Newark to Barcelona?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 7 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,838 miles (6,177 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Barcelona flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean crossing, passing south of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia before open water toward the Bay of Biscay and the northern Spanish/French coast near the Pyrenees foothills