While the right side offers a nice glimpse of Manhattan at takeoff, the left side's Nice approach along the French Riviera coastline with the Alps rising behind is a far more dramatic and sustained scenic payoff.
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Flight Path
Newark to Nice is 3,997 miles (6,432 km), a flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes.
The route crosses the North Atlantic well south of Newfoundland, passing near the southern coast of Ireland and over the English Channel or southern England before descending into southern France — largely open ocean with no visible landmarks for most of the crossing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 22 and turning northeast toward the Atlantic corridor, the right side offers a brief but classic view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River before the aircraft climbs out over Long Island Sound.
Landing at NCE
LEFTArrivals into Nice on runway 04 come in low over the Mediterranean and hug the Riviera coastline, so the left side gets sweeping views of the coast, harbor towns, and the foothills of the Alps rising just behind the shore.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cote D Azur (NCE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Nice. While the right side offers a nice glimpse of Manhattan at takeoff, the left side's Nice approach along the French Riviera coastline with the Alps rising behind is a far more dramatic and sustained scenic payoff.
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. Departing EWR on runway 22 and turning northeast toward the Atlantic corridor, the right side offers a brief but classic view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River before the aircraft climbs out over Long Island Sound. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Long Island Sound.
What can I see when landing at Cote D Azur in Nice?
When landing at Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into Nice on runway 04 come in low over the Mediterranean and hug the Riviera coastline, so the left side gets sweeping views of the coast, harbor towns, and the foothills of the Alps rising just behind the shore. Notable sights include: French Riviera coastline, Cap Ferrat, Nice harbor and Promenade des Anglais, Maritime Alps foothills.
How long is the flight from Newark to Nice?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cote D Azur (NCE) takes about 7 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,997 miles (6,432 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Nice flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Atlantic well south of Newfoundland, passing near the southern coast of Ireland and over the English Channel or southern England before descending into southern France — largely open ocean with no visible landmarks for most of the crossing.