The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a coastal New York departure with harbor and skyline views, and a Miami arrival that showcases Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, while the right side offers mostly flat inland New Jersey and Everglades scenery.
Flight Path
Delmarva Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay entrance, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the barrier-island coastline of Georgia are visible along the route on clear days as the flight tracks down the Atlantic seaboard before crossing into Florida.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR on runway 22, the initial climb path swings toward the coast before turning south, giving left-side passengers a good look at Newark Bay, the Manhattan skyline, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as the plane banks toward the Jersey Shore. The right side mostly shows industrial Newark and flat inland New Jersey.
Landing at MIA
LEFTOn approach into MIA, arrivals from the north often swing out over Biscayne Bay before turning inland to land, putting downtown Miami's skyline, Miami Beach's barrier island, and the turquoise bay on the left side of the aircraft. The right side during this turn mostly faces the flat, marshy Everglades interior with far fewer distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Miami International (MIA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Miami. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a coastal New York departure with harbor and skyline views, and a Miami arrival that showcases Biscayne Bay and the city skyline, while the right side offers mostly flat inland New Jersey and Everglades scenery.
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, the initial climb path swings toward the coast before turning south, giving left-side passengers a good look at Newark Bay, the Manhattan skyline, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as the plane banks toward the Jersey Shore. The right side mostly shows industrial Newark and flat inland New Jersey. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Newark Bay, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Raritan Bay/Sandy Hook.
What can I see when landing at Miami International in Miami?
When landing at Miami International (MIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into MIA, arrivals from the north often swing out over Biscayne Bay before turning inland to land, putting downtown Miami's skyline, Miami Beach's barrier island, and the turquoise bay on the left side of the aircraft. The right side during this turn mostly faces the flat, marshy Everglades interior with far fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Downtown Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach barrier island, Port of Miami.
How long is the flight from Newark to Miami?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Miami International (MIA) takes 3h 05m.
What does the Newark to Miami flight path pass over?
Delmarva Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay entrance, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the barrier-island coastline of Georgia are visible along the route on clear days as the flight tracks down the Atlantic seaboard before crossing into Florida.