The left side delivers the spectacular NYC departure view over Manhattan and the Hudson, which is the single most dramatic moment of this flight. The right side has a decent Louisville landing view, but the NYC skyline on climb-out is the clear highlight of the route.
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Flight Path
Newark to Louisville is 636 miles (1,023 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
The flight tracks southwest across Pennsylvania, passing over the rolling ridges of the Appalachian Mountains including the Valley and Ridge province near Harrisburg, then crosses into West Virginia airspace briefly before entering Kentucky. The Ohio River valley becomes visible on descent. The terrain transitions from forested Appalachian ridgelines to the flatter, agricultural Bluegrass region of central Kentucky as you approach Louisville.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest over New Jersey, putting Manhattan and the Hudson River on the left side. You get a clear view of the NYC skyline, Upper Bay, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft climbs out.
Landing at LOU
RIGHTBowman Field sits on the eastern edge of Louisville, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 33 or 15. A right-side seat gives you the Ohio River bending around Louisville's downtown and the city grid as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Bowman Fld (LOU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Louisville. The left side delivers the spectacular NYC departure view over Manhattan and the Hudson, which is the single most dramatic moment of this flight. The right side has a decent Louisville landing view, but the NYC skyline on climb-out is the clear highlight of the route.
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 over New Jersey, putting Manhattan and the Hudson River on the left side. You get a clear view of the NYC skyline, Upper Bay, and the Statue of Liberty as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
What can I see when landing at Bowman Fld in Louisville?
When landing at Bowman Fld (LOU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bowman Field sits on the eastern edge of Louisville, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 33 or 15. A right-side seat gives you the Ohio River bending around Louisville's downtown and the city grid as you descend. Notable sights include: Ohio River, Louisville downtown grid, Louisville Slugger Field area near the riverfront, Kentucky Bluegrass farmland on approach.
How long is the flight from Newark to Louisville?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Bowman Fld (LOU) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 636 miles (1,023 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Louisville flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest across Pennsylvania, passing over the rolling ridges of the Appalachian Mountains including the Valley and Ridge province near Harrisburg, then crosses into West Virginia airspace briefly before entering Kentucky. The Ohio River valley becomes visible on descent. The terrain transitions from forested Appalachian ridgelines to the flatter, agricultural Bluegrass region of central Kentucky as you approach Louisville.