About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Cedar City. The left side delivers the unbeatable Manhattan and Hudson River departure view, and across the mid-flight the left side also captures the Colorado River canyon systems and portions of the Wasatch Plateau as the route tracks southwest. The right side has a slight edge only on final into Cedar City, but the departure spectacle tips the balance decisively to the left.
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 typically departs westbound or southwestbound on runways 22L/22R or 29. A left-side seat gives you Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River as you climb out, then the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Upper New York Bay come into view. This is one of the most iconic urban departure views in American aviation. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Upper New York Bay, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Cedar City Regional typically uses runway 20 for southbound landings, meaning the approach comes from the north-northeast. A right-side seat on final approach gives you a direct view west and southwest into the dramatic red rock terrain of the Colorado Plateau, with the Hurricane Cliffs escarpment and the edge of the Great Basin visible. The Markagunt Plateau and Cedar Breaks area are visible to the east on the left side, but the right side captures the sweeping basin-and-range transition. Notable sights include: Hurricane Cliffs escarpment, Iron County basin floor, Great Basin desert transition, Cedar City valley.
How long is the flight from Newark to Cedar City?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
What does the Newark to Cedar City flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Appalachians over Pennsylvania, then the flat Ohio and Indiana farmland, before crossing the Mississippi River near St. Louis. The flight then tracks over the Ozark Plateau in Missouri, the Oklahoma panhandle or Kansas plains, and into the Colorado Plateau. The Four Corners region brings dramatic canyon terrain including portions of the Colorado River drainage, Canyonlands-area mesas, and the Wasatch Plateau before descending into the Cedar City basin.