The right side wins for both phases of this very short flight, offering the Manhattan skyline and harbor on departure and Jamaica Bay's coastal wetlands on arrival, while the left side shows only flat New Jersey and Queens suburban sprawl.
Flight Path
The route barely reaches cruise altitude before descent begins, passing over Upper New York Bay, Brooklyn, and Jamaica Bay with no true cruise phase.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR to the southeast/southwest puts Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay on the right side almost immediately after liftoff. The dense high-rise skyline and harbor islands provide a dramatic, unmistakable view in the first minute of climb.
Landing at JFK
RIGHTOn approach into JFK from the west or northwest, the right side offers views over Jamaica Bay's marshlands and the Rockaway Peninsula, with the Atlantic coastline visible just before touchdown. This coastal wetland scenery contrasts with the flat residential sprawl visible on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to New York. The right side wins for both phases of this very short flight, offering the Manhattan skyline and harbor on departure and Jamaica Bay's coastal wetlands on arrival, while the left side shows only flat New Jersey and Queens suburban sprawl.
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 to the southeast/southwest puts Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay on the right side almost immediately after liftoff. The dense high-rise skyline and harbor islands provide a dramatic, unmistakable view in the first minute of climb. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, Upper New York Bay, Hudson River mouth.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into JFK from the west or northwest, the right side offers views over Jamaica Bay's marshlands and the Rockaway Peninsula, with the Atlantic coastline visible just before touchdown. This coastal wetland scenery contrasts with the flat residential sprawl visible on the left. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Atlantic shoreline, JFK runway complex.
How long is the flight from Newark to New York?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 0h 35m.
What does the Newark to New York flight path pass over?
The route barely reaches cruise altitude before descent begins, passing over Upper New York Bay, Brooklyn, and Jamaica Bay with no true cruise phase.