The Naples arrival on the right side with Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples is one of the most dramatic approaches in Europe and edges out the Manhattan departure view. Right side also picks up the Alps crossing and portions of the Italian coastline during descent.
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Flight Path
Newark to Naples is 4,405 miles (7,090 km), a flight of about 9 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland's airspace, then tracks over Ireland or southern England, across northern France, the Swiss or Austrian Alps (visible as a vast snow-covered mountain chain below), northern Italy's Po Valley, and the Apennine spine before descending toward the Campanian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/22R or east on runway 29, then turns north over the New York metro area. A left seat gives you Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as the aircraft climbs out over New Jersey and banks toward the Atlantic.
Landing at NAP
RIGHTNaples Capodichino typically uses runway 24 for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northeast over the Bay of Naples. A right seat gives you Mount Vesuvius directly below and the Bay of Naples with the Sorrentine Peninsula, while left seats face inland toward the Campanian plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Capodichino (NAP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Naples. The Naples arrival on the right side with Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples is one of the most dramatic approaches in Europe and edges out the Manhattan departure view. Right side also picks up the Alps crossing and portions of the Italian coastline during descent.
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 northeast on runway 22L/22R or east on runway 29, then turns north over the New York metro area. A left seat gives you Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge as the aircraft climbs out over New Jersey and banks toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Newark Bay.
What can I see when landing at Capodichino in Naples?
When landing at Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Naples Capodichino typically uses runway 24 for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northeast over the Bay of Naples. A right seat gives you Mount Vesuvius directly below and the Bay of Naples with the Sorrentine Peninsula, while left seats face inland toward the Campanian plain. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Sorrentine Peninsula, Isle of Capri.
How long is the flight from Newark to Naples?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Capodichino (NAP) takes about 9 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,405 miles (7,090 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Naples flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland's airspace, then tracks over Ireland or southern England, across northern France, the Swiss or Austrian Alps (visible as a vast snow-covered mountain chain below), northern Italy's Po Valley, and the Apennine spine before descending toward the Campanian coast.