About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Minneapolis. The left side wins overall because the Newark departure delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — the full Manhattan panorama with the harbor — which outweighs the right-side advantage on landing. During cruise the flight tracks over relatively flat terrain in both cases, so the departure view is the decisive factor.
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 typically departs on runways 22L/22R heading southwest, then aircraft turn northwest toward MSP. A left-side seat captures the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Hudson River as the plane banks. You get a clear look back at the city grid and the Statue of Liberty in the harbor below. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty, Hudson River.
What can I see when landing at Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. MSP typically lands on runways 12L/12R or 17 approaching from the northwest or north, meaning the aircraft tracks over the western Twin Cities suburbs before touching down. A right-side seat gives you the best view of downtown Minneapolis, the Mississippi River gorge, and the chain of lakes in the city's southwest neighborhoods. Notable sights include: Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Mississippi River, Chain of Lakes (Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska, Lake Harriet), Fort Snelling bluffs.
How long is the flight from Newark to Minneapolis?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Newark to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, then the flat agricultural plains of central Pennsylvania and Ohio, before tracking across northern Indiana and southern Wisconsin. Lake Erie may be briefly visible to the left in the distance over Ohio. The terrain is predominantly flat farmland through Indiana and Wisconsin with few dramatic visual features at cruise altitude.