The right side captures the only two dramatic moments of an otherwise flat, short route: the New York City skyline on departure and Lake Erie plus the Cleveland skyline on arrival.
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Flight Path
Newark to Cleveland is 403 miles (649 km), a flight of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Rolling hills of the Pennsylvania Allegheny Plateau and Pocono foothills beneath the flight path, transitioning to flatter farmland approaching Ohio.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR to the southwest before turning west toward Cleveland, the right side offers a great look back at the Manhattan skyline, Newark Bay, and the Hudson River mouth before the city recedes behind the wing.
Landing at CLE
RIGHTArrivals into CLE from the northeast on runways 24L/24R put Lake Erie's shoreline on the right side during the descent and turn, giving passengers a wide view of the lake before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Cleveland. The right side captures the only two dramatic moments of an otherwise flat, short route: the New York City skyline on departure and Lake Erie plus the Cleveland skyline on arrival.
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 southwest before turning west toward Cleveland, the right side offers a great look back at the Manhattan skyline, Newark Bay, and the Hudson River mouth before the city recedes behind the wing. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
When landing at Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into CLE from the northeast on runways 24L/24R put Lake Erie's shoreline on the right side during the descent and turn, giving passengers a wide view of the lake before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, Cleveland downtown skyline, Cuyahoga River mouth.
How long is the flight from Newark to Cleveland?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 403 miles (649 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Cleveland flight path pass over?
Rolling hills of the Pennsylvania Allegheny Plateau and Pocono foothills beneath the flight path, transitioning to flatter farmland approaching Ohio.