While the takeoff offers excellent New York views from the right, the landing approach to London City provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Thames, historic London landmarks, and the Docklands are all visually distinctive and concentrated. Left-side seats capture the most memorable portion of this transatlantic flight.
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Flight Path
Newark to London is 3,476 miles (5,595 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no major landmarks visible for roughly 5 hours. Passengers may see the Irish coast (County Cork and Waterford) off the left wing during the approach to UK airspace, approximately 1.5 hours before landing. The southern coast of England (Devon and Cornwall) becomes visible about 45 minutes before arrival, with the English Channel appearing as a narrow strip of water separating England from France. The Thames estuary and Kent marshlands appear in the final 20 minutes of descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline during the initial climb-out from Newark. The aircraft typically departs westbound before turning northeast, so right-side passengers get a direct view of the urban landscape and waterways that define the New York metropolitan area.
Landing at LCY
LEFTLeft-side seats offer the best views during approach to London City Airport. The aircraft descends over the Thames estuary and follows the river inland, so left-side passengers see the Thames, the Docklands, and central London landmarks as the airport sits on the north bank of the Thames in the Isle of Dogs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to London. While the takeoff offers excellent New York views from the right, the landing approach to London City provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Thames, historic London landmarks, and the Docklands are all visually distinctive and concentrated. Left-side seats capture the most memorable portion of this transatlantic flight.
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. Right-side seats capture the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline during the initial climb-out from Newark. The aircraft typically departs westbound before turning northeast, so right-side passengers get a direct view of the urban landscape and waterways that define the New York metropolitan area. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline (Empire State Building and One World Trade Center visible as points), Upper New York Bay, New Jersey industrial corridor.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during approach to London City Airport. The aircraft descends over the Thames estuary and follows the river inland, so left-side passengers see the Thames, the Docklands, and central London landmarks as the airport sits on the north bank of the Thames in the Isle of Dogs. Notable sights include: River Thames (winding through London), Docklands high-rise district, Tower Bridge and Tower of London, City of London financial district skyline.
How long is the flight from Newark to London?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to City (LCY) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,476 miles (5,595 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no major landmarks visible for roughly 5 hours. Passengers may see the Irish coast (County Cork and Waterford) off the left wing during the approach to UK airspace, approximately 1.5 hours before landing. The southern coast of England (Devon and Cornwall) becomes visible about 45 minutes before arrival, with the English Channel appearing as a narrow strip of water separating England from France. The Thames estuary and Kent marshlands appear in the final 20 minutes of descent.