The left side combines a strong New York City departure view with a scenic Italian countryside approach into Rome, while the right side offers mostly flat suburban terrain at takeoff and open sea on landing.
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Flight Path
Newark to Rome is 4,282 miles (6,891 km), a flight of about 8 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the North Atlantic, passing near Newfoundland and south of Greenland before making landfall over Ireland or western France, then continuing over the Alps into northern Italy.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR on runway 22, aircraft typically bank northeast over Staten Island and the Verrazano-Narrows, putting Manhattan's skyline and New York Harbor squarely on the left side. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and the Raritan Bay flats, less visually striking.
Landing at FCO
LEFTOn approach to FCO from the north, the descent path crosses the Tuscan and Lazio countryside before turning toward the coast, giving left-side passengers rolling hills, the Tiber valley, and glimpses of Rome's outskirts. The right side mainly faces the flat Tyrrhenian Sea with little variation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Fiumicino (FCO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Rome. The left side combines a strong New York City departure view with a scenic Italian countryside approach into Rome, while the right side offers mostly flat suburban terrain at takeoff and open sea on landing.
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. Departing EWR on runway 22, aircraft typically bank northeast over Staten Island and the Verrazano-Narrows, putting Manhattan's skyline and New York Harbor squarely on the left side. The right side mostly shows New Jersey suburbs and the Raritan Bay flats, less visually striking. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, New York Harbor, Long Island south shore.
What can I see when landing at Fiumicino in Rome?
When landing at Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to FCO from the north, the descent path crosses the Tuscan and Lazio countryside before turning toward the coast, giving left-side passengers rolling hills, the Tiber valley, and glimpses of Rome's outskirts. The right side mainly faces the flat Tyrrhenian Sea with little variation. Notable sights include: Tiber River valley, Lazio countryside, distant Rome skyline, Tyrrhenian coastline near Fiumicino.
How long is the flight from Newark to Rome?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Fiumicino (FCO) takes about 8 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,282 miles (6,891 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Rome flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic, passing near Newfoundland and south of Greenland before making landfall over Ireland or western France, then continuing over the Alps into northern Italy.