The left side combines a strong New York City departure with a rare mid-flight glimpse of southern Greenland's icy coastline, giving it more varied and dramatic scenery across the full flight than the right side, which only shines during the Oslo approach.
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Flight Path
Newark to Oslo is 3,687 miles (5,933 km), a flight of about 7 hours 25 minutes.
The route crosses Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland), then the Labrador Sea, passing near southern Greenland's glaciated coast around Cape Farewell before continuing over the Denmark Strait toward the Norwegian coast and the forested terrain of southern Norway en route to Oslo.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR toward the North Atlantic, the climb-out turn swings the aircraft north of Manhattan, putting the skyline, Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay on the left side before the city falls away behind the wing.
Landing at OSL
RIGHTOn the descent into Gardermoen, the approach path curves over the Oslofjord and the city of Oslo before turning north to the runway, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the water, the city, and the forested ridgelines of eastern Norway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Oslo. The left side combines a strong New York City departure with a rare mid-flight glimpse of southern Greenland's icy coastline, giving it more varied and dramatic scenery across the full flight than the right side, which only shines during the Oslo approach.
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. Departing EWR toward the North Atlantic, the climb-out turn swings the aircraft north of Manhattan, putting the skyline, Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay on the left side before the city falls away behind the wing. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Gardermoen, the approach path curves over the Oslofjord and the city of Oslo before turning north to the runway, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the water, the city, and the forested ridgelines of eastern Norway. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, Oslo city center, forested hills of Akershus, farmland around Gardermoen.
How long is the flight from Newark to Oslo?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 7 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,687 miles (5,933 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Oslo flight path pass over?
The route crosses Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland), then the Labrador Sea, passing near southern Greenland's glaciated coast around Cape Farewell before continuing over the Denmark Strait toward the Norwegian coast and the forested terrain of southern Norway en route to Oslo.