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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Frankfurt. Left side wins both departure and arrival. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side captures the New York Harbor spectacle on takeoff and the Rhine-Main valley and Frankfurt skyline on descent, making it the stronger choice for the full journey.
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 departures heading northeast on runway 22L/22R or 29 typically bank left, giving the left side a direct view over Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the New York Harbor. You get the full skyline broadside before climbing out over Long Island Sound. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Central Park, Hudson River and New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
When landing at Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt approaches from the west on runways 25L/25C/25R mean the aircraft tracks over the Rhine-Main region from the west. The left side looks south toward the Rhine River valley, the Taunus hills, and Frankfurt city center as you descend, while the right side faces north over flat agricultural land. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city center and financial district skyline, Rhine River valley to the south, Taunus hill range on the northern horizon, Main River winding through the city.
How long is the flight from Newark to Frankfurt?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Frankfurt Main (FRA) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Newark to Frankfurt flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast from New York over Long Island, then across the North Atlantic on a great circle route passing south of Newfoundland and over the southern tip of Greenland or Iceland depending on the jet stream routing. Mid-Atlantic you may see sea ice or icebergs near Greenland. Approaching Europe the route crosses Ireland or southern England, then the English Channel or northern France, before descending into the Rhine-Main basin over Belgium and western Germany.