Newark to Stockholm is 3,912 miles (6,296 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff views of Manhattan and the Hudson River are more visually striking and iconic than the landing views. While the Stockholm archipelago is beautiful, the New York departure offers more dramatic urban-natural contrast.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean heading northeast. Notable waypoints include the Irish coast (Donegal/Mayo region), the North Atlantic open water, the Scottish Hebrides and Shetland Islands, the North Sea, and the Norwegian coast before turning southeast toward Sweden. The North Atlantic crossing offers little visual interest at cruise altitude, but the approach to Scandinavia reveals the Norwegian fjord coastline and eventually the Swedish landscape.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Newark. The left side faces inland toward New Jersey's industrial areas.
Landing at NYO
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Swedish archipelago, Stockholm's islands, and Lake Mälaren during the descent into Skavsta. The approach typically comes from the southwest, making the left side ideal for seeing the water-dominated landscape.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Skavsta (NYO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Stockholm. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff views of Manhattan and the Hudson River are more visually striking and iconic than the landing views. While the Stockholm archipelago is beautiful, the New York departure offers more dramatic urban-natural contrast.
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. Right-side seats offer views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Newark. The left side faces inland toward New Jersey's industrial areas. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Palisades, Upper New York Bay.
What can I see when landing at Skavsta in Stockholm?
When landing at Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Swedish archipelago, Stockholm's islands, and Lake Mälaren during the descent into Skavsta. The approach typically comes from the southwest, making the left side ideal for seeing the water-dominated landscape. Notable sights include: Stockholm archipelago, Lake Mälaren, Sörmland forests, Baltic Sea.
How long is the flight from Newark to Stockholm?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Skavsta (NYO) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,912 miles (6,296 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Stockholm flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean heading northeast. Notable waypoints include the Irish coast (Donegal/Mayo region), the North Atlantic open water, the Scottish Hebrides and Shetland Islands, the North Sea, and the Norwegian coast before turning southeast toward Sweden. The North Atlantic crossing offers little visual interest at cruise altitude, but the approach to Scandinavia reveals the Norwegian fjord coastline and eventually the Swedish landscape.