Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Paris. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers Manhattan on departure and Paris on arrival — two of the most visually distinctive urban landscapes in the world.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/22R or east on 29, then turns north over the New York metro area. Left side gives you Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the full sweep of the city before heading out over Long Island Sound. Right side faces New Jersey suburbs with little of interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Central Park, Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Long Island Sound.

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically lands from the west on runways 26L/26R or 27L/27R, meaning the approach comes in from over the Seine valley heading east. Left side faces south toward Paris, giving a clear view of the city center, the Seine bends, and the Eiffel Tower area as you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet. Right side faces north toward flat agricultural land. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine River bends, Eiffel Tower district, La Défense business district towers, Stade de France.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.

The flight tracks northeast from New York, crossing Nova Scotia and Newfoundland's rugged coastline, then the North Atlantic. Mid-flight passes south of Greenland's ice sheet edge, then crosses Ireland's green patchwork coast and southwest England or the English Channel before descending into northern France. On clear days, the Irish coastline and the Cornwall peninsula are the most visually distinctive landfall features.