The right side captures both the Manhattan skyline during departure and the Ohio River/Cincinnati skyline during arrival, giving it the more varied and landmark-rich experience compared to the largely rural Pennsylvania and Ohio farmland seen from the left.
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Flight Path
Newark to Cincinnati is 568 miles (914 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain of central Pennsylvania, followed by the rolling farmland of eastern Ohio as the route levels out toward the Midwest
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 22 heads southwest, and as the aircraft climbs out and turns toward its westbound cruise track, the Manhattan skyline and Upper New York Bay fall into view on the right side before the plane turns away toward Pennsylvania.
Landing at CVG
RIGHTOn approach into CVG from the northeast, arrivals commonly swing south of the Ohio River before turning onto final for the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of downtown Cincinnati's skyline and the Ohio River just 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 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Cincinnati. The right side captures both the Manhattan skyline during departure and the Ohio River/Cincinnati skyline during arrival, giving it the more varied and landmark-rich experience compared to the largely rural Pennsylvania and Ohio farmland seen from the left.
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 on runway 22 heads southwest, and as the aircraft climbs out and turns toward its westbound cruise track, the Manhattan skyline and Upper New York Bay fall into view on the right side before the plane turns away toward Pennsylvania. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
When landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into CVG from the northeast, arrivals commonly swing south of the Ohio River before turning onto final for the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of downtown Cincinnati's skyline and the Ohio River just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Ohio River, downtown Cincinnati skyline, Northern Kentucky hills, Licking River confluence.
How long is the flight from Newark to Cincinnati?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 568 miles (914 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Cincinnati flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain of central Pennsylvania, followed by the rolling farmland of eastern Ohio as the route levels out toward the Midwest