The right side delivers the flight's two strongest visual moments — the Manhattan skyline on departure and the Frankfurt skyline on arrival — while the long transatlantic cruise offers similar open-ocean views on both sides.
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Flight Path
Newark to Frankfurt is 3,859 miles (6,211 km), a flight of about 7 hours 40 minutes.
Newfoundland's rugged coastline shortly after leaving North America, several hours of open North Atlantic Ocean, occasional glimpses of southern Ireland's coast near County Kerry before the route continues over the Celtic Sea toward continental Europe.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 22, aircraft typically bank northeast toward the Hudson corridor, putting Manhattan's skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Upper New York Bay on the right side of the plane. The left side mostly shows Staten Island and New Jersey suburbs receding into haze.
Landing at FRA
RIGHTIn Frankfurt's typical westerly landing configuration, arrivals swing around to approach from the east, giving right-side passengers a view of the Frankfurt skyline's 'Mainhattan' towers and the Main River just before touchdown. The Taunus hills are faintly visible on the horizon to the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Frankfurt Main (FRA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Frankfurt. The right side delivers the flight's two strongest visual moments — the Manhattan skyline on departure and the Frankfurt skyline on arrival — while the long transatlantic cruise offers similar open-ocean views on both sides.
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, aircraft typically bank northeast toward the Hudson corridor, putting Manhattan's skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Upper New York Bay on the right side of the plane. The left side mostly shows Staten Island and New Jersey suburbs receding into haze. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Upper New York Bay.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Right side for the best views. In Frankfurt's typical westerly landing configuration, arrivals swing around to approach from the east, giving right-side passengers a view of the Frankfurt skyline's 'Mainhattan' towers and the Main River just before touchdown. The Taunus hills are faintly visible on the horizon to the north. Notable sights include: Frankfurt skyline (Main Tower, Commerzbank Tower), Main River, Taunus hills, Rhine-Main plain.
How long is the flight from Newark to Frankfurt?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes about 7 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,859 miles (6,211 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
Newfoundland's rugged coastline shortly after leaving North America, several hours of open North Atlantic Ocean, occasional glimpses of southern Ireland's coast near County Kerry before the route continues over the Celtic Sea toward continental Europe.