About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Edinburgh. The left side delivers the spectacular Manhattan and New York Harbor departure, which is one of the most iconic urban takeoff views in aviation. The landing right-side view of Edinburgh is excellent but shorter in duration. Across the full flight the left side also tracks the southern coast of Ireland and Cornwall on the approach to the UK, giving more coastal scenery during descent.
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 northeast on runway 22L/4R or uses runway 29 heading west then turns north. On a transatlantic departure heading northeast, the left side gets Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Upper Bay before the aircraft climbs out over Long Island Sound. The right side faces New Jersey's industrial flatlands. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Central Park, Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Long Island coastline.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport sits west of the city and aircraft typically approach from the west on runway 06, heading east-northeast. On this approach the right side faces south toward the Pentland Hills, Edinburgh city centre, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth. The left side looks north over flat agricultural land toward Fife. Notable sights include: Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Old Town and Castle Rock, Firth of Forth and Forth Bridges, Pentland Hills.
How long is the flight from Newark to Edinburgh?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes Approximately 7 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Newark to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic at roughly 50-55 degrees north, passing over Newfoundland's rocky coastline, then the open ocean with occasional iceberg zones south of Greenland. The southern tip of Ireland (County Cork and the Celtic Sea coast) appears during descent, followed by the Irish Sea, Wales to the south, and the Lake District before crossing into Scotland.