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. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the transatlantic cruise at 35,000 feet over the open North Atlantic there is little to differentiate sides, but the bookend views of New York Harbor on departure and the Oslofjord on arrival make left the clear overall choice.
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/4R or uses runway 29 heading west then turning north. On a transatlantic departure heading northeast, the left side gets Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Upper Bay before the aircraft tracks over Long Island Sound. The right side faces New Jersey's industrial sprawl. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Hudson River, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Upper New York Bay, Long Island Sound.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Oslo Gardermoen sits north of Oslo and typically lands from the south on runway 01L/01R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the south over the Oslofjord and the city itself. The left side on this southerly approach captures Oslo city center, the Oslofjord, and the forested Marka hills to the west. The right side faces open farmland east of the city. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, Oslo city center, Holmenkollen ski jump area on the western ridge, Lake Mjøsa visible to the north.
How long is the flight from Newark to Oslo?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Newark to Oslo flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Long Island, then out over the North Atlantic following a great circle route passing south of Newfoundland and the Grand Banks, crossing the mid-Atlantic ridge, then approaching the Norwegian coast near Bergen before turning southeast toward Oslo. Greenland's southern tip may be visible far to the north in clear conditions. The Norwegian coastline with its fjords and offshore islands is the last major geographic feature before descent.