Newark to Fort Huachuca is 2,098 miles (3,376 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The left side wins overall for the spectacular Manhattan and New York Harbor departure views, which are among the most iconic urban aerial views in the world. The landing views at FHU are compelling on both sides, so the takeoff experience tips the balance to the left.
Flight Path
The flight tracks roughly southwest across Pennsylvania and West Virginia, then over Kentucky and Tennessee before crossing the Mississippi River near Memphis. It then crosses Arkansas and Oklahoma before entering Texas, passing over or near Amarillo and the Llano Estacado high plains. The route then crosses New Mexico over the Rio Grande valley and the Sacramento Mountains before descending into southeastern Arizona over the Chiricahua Mountains and the broad desert basins of Cochise County.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR typically departs on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, or runway 04 heading northeast. On the dominant southwest departures, the left side gets Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay before the aircraft turns west. On northeast departures, the left side still captures the Hudson River and lower Manhattan.
Landing at FHU
RIGHTFHU's runway 08/26 means arrivals typically come in from the west heading east (runway 08) or from the east heading west (runway 26). On the common eastward approach over the Huachuca Mountains, the right side faces south toward the Mexican border and the broad San Pedro Valley, while both sides get the dramatic Huachuca range. However, the right side on final approach captures the Huachuca Mountains' ridgeline and the sweeping Sulphur Springs Valley to the east more directly.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Sierra Vista Muni Libby Aaf (FHU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Fort Huachuca. The left side wins overall for the spectacular Manhattan and New York Harbor departure views, which are among the most iconic urban aerial views in the world. The landing views at FHU are compelling on both sides, so the takeoff experience tips the balance to the left.
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 on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, or runway 04 heading northeast. On the dominant southwest departures, the left side gets Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay before the aircraft turns west. On northeast departures, the left side still captures the Hudson River and lower Manhattan. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
What can I see when landing at Sierra Vista Muni Libby Aaf in Fort Huachuca?
When landing at Sierra Vista Muni Libby Aaf (FHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. FHU's runway 08/26 means arrivals typically come in from the west heading east (runway 08) or from the east heading west (runway 26). On the common eastward approach over the Huachuca Mountains, the right side faces south toward the Mexican border and the broad San Pedro Valley, while both sides get the dramatic Huachuca range. However, the right side on final approach captures the Huachuca Mountains' ridgeline and the sweeping Sulphur Springs Valley to the east more directly. Notable sights include: Huachuca Mountains, San Pedro Valley, Sulphur Springs Valley, Tombstone plateau.
How long is the flight from Newark to Fort Huachuca?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Sierra Vista Muni Libby Aaf (FHU) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,098 miles (3,376 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Fort Huachuca flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly southwest across Pennsylvania and West Virginia, then over Kentucky and Tennessee before crossing the Mississippi River near Memphis. It then crosses Arkansas and Oklahoma before entering Texas, passing over or near Amarillo and the Llano Estacado high plains. The route then crosses New Mexico over the Rio Grande valley and the Sacramento Mountains before descending into southeastern Arizona over the Chiricahua Mountains and the broad desert basins of Cochise County.