About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Krakow. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty on departure and the Tatras plus Krakow's Old Town on approach — two genuinely memorable visual payoffs.
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's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest before turning northeast over the harbor. A left seat gives you Manhattan's skyline directly across the Hudson, including the full sweep from the Statue of Liberty up through Midtown. The right side faces industrial New Jersey with limited visual interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport in Krakow?
When landing at Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK), sit on the Left side for the best views. KRK's primary landing approach on runway 25 brings aircraft in from the east heading west. A left seat faces south toward the Tatra Mountains on the horizon and the Vistula River valley below. The right side looks north over flat agricultural plains with little visual distinction. Notable sights include: Tatra Mountains (High Tatras on the horizon), Vistula River, Krakow Old Town, Wieliczka salt mine area.
How long is the flight from Newark to Krakow?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Balice Jp Ii International Airport (KRK) takes Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours.
What does the Newark to Krakow flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over New England and Nova Scotia, then crosses the North Atlantic on a great circle route passing south of Greenland and Iceland. Over Europe it crosses southern England or northern France, then Germany and the Czech Republic before descending into Poland. The North Atlantic portion offers occasional views of sea ice or icebergs at higher latitudes, and on clear days the Irish or Scottish coastline is visible during the European entry. The Czech-Polish border region below features rolling forested hills of the Sudeten range before the terrain flattens into the Silesian plain approaching Krakow.