Newark to Liberia flight pathEWRLIR

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Flight time5h 15m
Distance2,192
Heading202° → 197°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.5 right

While the Manhattan skyline offers a strong departure moment, the right side wins overall thanks to a dramatic volcanic and coastal approach into Liberia that outweighs the mostly ocean-dominated cruise phase.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Newark to Liberia is 2,192 miles (3,528 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Gulf of Mexico open water, western tip of Cuba, Caribbean Sea, Nicaraguan coastline near the Nicaragua-Costa Rica border

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Newark (left side) — Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, New Jersey coastline

Takeoff from EWR

LEFT

Departing on runway 22 from EWR, the initial turn toward the south puts Manhattan's skyline just off the left side of the aircraft, with the Hudson River and New York Harbor visible below before the plane turns south along the Jersey Shore.

Manhattan skylineHudson RiverNewark BayNew Jersey coastline
EWR Newark Liberty InternationalHub for United Airlines

Landing at LIR

RIGHT

With trade winds favoring runway 07, arriving aircraft typically swing in from the southwest over the Gulf of Papagayo, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Pacific coastline and the volcanic cones of Rincon de la Vieja and Miravalles rising over the Guanacaste lowlands just before touchdown.

Gulf of PapagayoPacific coastlineRincon de la Vieja volcanoMiravalles volcano
LIR Daniel Oduber Quiros InternationalLiberia, Costa Rica

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Liberia. While the Manhattan skyline offers a strong departure moment, the right side wins overall thanks to a dramatic volcanic and coastal approach into Liberia that outweighs the mostly ocean-dominated cruise phase.

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. Departing on runway 22 from EWR, the initial turn toward the south puts Manhattan's skyline just off the left side of the aircraft, with the Hudson River and New York Harbor visible below before the plane turns south along the Jersey Shore. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, New Jersey coastline.

What can I see when landing at Daniel Oduber Quiros International in Liberia?

When landing at Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR), sit on the Right side for the best views. With trade winds favoring runway 07, arriving aircraft typically swing in from the southwest over the Gulf of Papagayo, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the Pacific coastline and the volcanic cones of Rincon de la Vieja and Miravalles rising over the Guanacaste lowlands just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Gulf of Papagayo, Pacific coastline, Rincon de la Vieja volcano, Miravalles volcano.

How long is the flight from Newark to Liberia?

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,192 miles (3,528 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Newark to Liberia flight path pass over?

Gulf of Mexico open water, western tip of Cuba, Caribbean Sea, Nicaraguan coastline near the Nicaragua-Costa Rica border