About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Fort Lauderdale. The left side delivers the iconic Manhattan and New York Harbor panorama on departure, which is one of the most spectacular urban views in aviation. The right side has a slight edge on landing, but the takeoff view from the left is the highlight of this route and tips the overall balance.
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 south on runway 22L/22R or northeast on 4L/4R. On a southbound departure, the left side gets Manhattan's skyline clearly visible across Newark Bay, plus the Statue of Liberty and Upper New York Bay. On a northeast departure, left still captures the Hudson River corridor and lower Manhattan. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Newark Bay.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLL primarily lands on runways 10L/10R heading east, or 28L/28R heading west. On the common eastward approach over land, the right side faces south and captures the Fort Lauderdale beach strip, Port Everglades, and the Intracoastal Waterway. On a westward approach, right side still picks up the Atlantic coastline and barrier island. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale beach barrier island, Port Everglades inlet, Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean.
How long is the flight from Newark to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Newark to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly south-southwest along the US East Coast. Over Delaware and Maryland you pass the Chesapeake Bay, visible as a wide grey-blue estuary. The Outer Banks of North Carolina appear as a thin barrier island arc off the coast. Over South Carolina and Georgia the landscape flattens into coastal plain pine forest and wetlands. The Gulf Stream's deep blue water becomes visible as the flight descends toward Florida, contrasting with the shallower turquoise of the Bahama Banks visible to the east on clear days.