Newark to Dubrovnik is 4,515 miles (7,265 km), a flight of about 8 hours 50 minutes.
The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a clear Manhattan skyline view during departure and a dramatic Dalmatian coastline and islands view during the Dubrovnik approach, while the left side sees mostly flat New Jersey terrain and open sea.
Flight Path
The route crosses the North Atlantic near Newfoundland and south of Greenland, passes over or near southern Ireland and the Celtic Sea, then continues across continental Europe near the Alps before descending toward the Adriatic Sea and the Croatian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 22 with a climbing left turn toward the northeast for the transatlantic track puts Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River on the right side of the aircraft. Left side passengers mostly see the flat New Jersey suburbs and refineries.
Landing at DBV
RIGHTArriving into DBV on runway 29 from the southeast, the flight path follows the Dalmatian coastline before turning onto final, keeping the mainland's limestone cliffs and forested hills on the right while the left side faces mostly open sea. This gives right-side passengers a strong view of the coast and offshore islands as the aircraft descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dubrovnik (DBV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Dubrovnik. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a clear Manhattan skyline view during departure and a dramatic Dalmatian coastline and islands view during the Dubrovnik approach, while the left side sees mostly flat New Jersey terrain and open sea.
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 with a climbing left turn toward the northeast for the transatlantic track puts Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River on the right side of the aircraft. Left side passengers mostly see the flat New Jersey suburbs and refineries. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty.
What can I see when landing at Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
When landing at Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into DBV on runway 29 from the southeast, the flight path follows the Dalmatian coastline before turning onto final, keeping the mainland's limestone cliffs and forested hills on the right while the left side faces mostly open sea. This gives right-side passengers a strong view of the coast and offshore islands as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Elaphiti Islands, Dalmatian coastline cliffs, Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik Old Town walls.
How long is the flight from Newark to Dubrovnik?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dubrovnik (DBV) takes about 8 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,515 miles (7,265 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Dubrovnik flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic near Newfoundland and south of Greenland, passes over or near southern Ireland and the Celtic Sea, then continues across continental Europe near the Alps before descending toward the Adriatic Sea and the Croatian coast.