About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Washington Dulles International (IAD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Washington. The left side delivers the spectacular Manhattan and New York Harbor departure view, which is genuinely one of the best urban takeoff panoramas in the world. The landing views on the right are good but more subdued. For the overall experience, left wins on the strength of the departure alone.
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 runway 4L/4R. On a southbound departure toward IAD, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River as you climb out, with the Statue of Liberty visible in New York Harbor. This is one of the most iconic urban departure views in aviation. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay, Newark Bay.
What can I see when landing at Washington Dulles International in Washington?
When landing at Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. IAD sits west of Washington DC and typically lands on runways 01L/01R from the south or 19L/19R from the north. On approach from the northeast, the right side gives you views over the Potomac River, the National Mall corridor, and the broader DC urban grid as you descend. The left side faces toward the Virginia suburbs with less to see. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington DC National Mall corridor, Dulles Access Road corridor, Virginia piedmont farmland.
How long is the flight from Newark to Washington?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Washington Dulles International (IAD) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.
What does the Newark to Washington flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly southwest over New Jersey, crossing the Delaware River near Trenton, then over northern Delaware or northeastern Maryland before entering Virginia airspace. On clear days you may see the broad flat coastal plain of New Jersey, the Delaware River valley, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed tributaries in Maryland. The terrain is low and relatively flat throughout with no significant mountain crossings on this routing.