The left side wins due to the dramatic Manhattan skyline view during departure and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain backdrop during arrival into Madrid, while the right side offers mostly flat suburban terrain and open ocean.
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Flight Path
Newark to Madrid is 3,597 miles (5,788 km), a flight of about 7 hours 25 minutes.
Route crosses the North Atlantic south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then makes landfall over the Bay of Biscay near northern Spain before continuing south toward Madrid.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR on runway 22, aircraft climb southwest then bank left toward the northeast, putting Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and Long Island Sound directly under the left side during the turn. The right side mostly shows the flatter New Jersey suburbs and Raritan Bay.
Landing at MAD
LEFTMadrid's typical north-flow approach brings aircraft in from the south, and as the plane turns onto final for runways 36L/36R, the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains are visible ahead and slightly left of the aircraft, contrasting with the flat Meseta plain on the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Barajas (MAD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Madrid. The left side wins due to the dramatic Manhattan skyline view during departure and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain backdrop during arrival into Madrid, while the right side offers mostly flat suburban terrain and open ocean.
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 EWR on runway 22, aircraft climb southwest then bank left toward the northeast, putting Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and Long Island Sound directly under the left side during the turn. The right side mostly shows the flatter New Jersey suburbs and Raritan Bay. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Staten Island, Long Island Sound.
What can I see when landing at Barajas in Madrid?
When landing at Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Madrid's typical north-flow approach brings aircraft in from the south, and as the plane turns onto final for runways 36L/36R, the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains are visible ahead and slightly left of the aircraft, contrasting with the flat Meseta plain on the right. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama, Jarama River valley, Madrid's northern suburbs, Barajas terminal complex.
How long is the flight from Newark to Madrid?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Barajas (MAD) takes about 7 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,597 miles (5,788 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Madrid flight path pass over?
Route crosses the North Atlantic south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then makes landfall over the Bay of Biscay near northern Spain before continuing south toward Madrid.