The right side bookends a scenically modest Midwest cruise with two strong urban views: the Manhattan skyline on departure and the Twin Cities along the Mississippi on arrival, while the left side offers only flat farmland throughout.
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Flight Path
Newark to Minneapolis is 1,006 miles (1,619 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
The route crosses northern Pennsylvania's rolling Appalachian foothills, skirts the western end of Lake Erie near Cleveland, then continues over southern Michigan and Wisconsin farmland before descending into Minnesota's lake-dotted terrain.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDepartures from EWR toward the west typically climb out and bank north before turning onto a westbound heading, giving right-side passengers a clear look back at the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson before the plane settles onto its inland track. The left side only sees New Jersey suburbs and the flat Raritan basin.
Landing at MSP
RIGHTOn approach into MSP from the east, the descent path crosses the Mississippi River near the Twin Cities, and the right side offers the better angle on downtown Minneapolis and the river bends before the final turn to the runway. The left side mostly shows flat farmland and suburban grids with no strong landmarks.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Minneapolis. The right side bookends a scenically modest Midwest cruise with two strong urban views: the Manhattan skyline on departure and the Twin Cities along the Mississippi on arrival, while the left side offers only flat farmland throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures from EWR toward the west typically climb out and bank north before turning onto a westbound heading, giving right-side passengers a clear look back at the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson before the plane settles onto its inland track. The left side only sees New Jersey suburbs and the flat Raritan basin. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Staten Island.
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. On approach into MSP from the east, the descent path crosses the Mississippi River near the Twin Cities, and the right side offers the better angle on downtown Minneapolis and the river bends before the final turn to the runway. The left side mostly shows flat farmland and suburban grids with no strong landmarks. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Minneapolis downtown skyline, Minnehaha Creek area lakes, St. Paul riverfront.
How long is the flight from Newark to Minneapolis?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,006 miles (1,619 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
The route crosses northern Pennsylvania's rolling Appalachian foothills, skirts the western end of Lake Erie near Cleveland, then continues over southern Michigan and Wisconsin farmland before descending into Minnesota's lake-dotted terrain.