Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Ponta Delgada. While the left offers excellent Newark departure views, the right side captures the dramatic volcanic landscape of the Azores during descent—a more distinctive and geographically unique experience for the majority of the transatlantic flight.

During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Newark. The river and urban landscape provide immediate visual interest during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline (Empire State Building, One World Trade Center visible as distant points), New Jersey Palisades, Upper New York Bay.

When landing at Ponta Delgada (PDL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide views of the Azores archipelago's volcanic terrain and the Atlantic approach to São Miguel Island. As the aircraft descends toward Ponta Delgada, the right side reveals the island's distinctive green volcanic slopes, coastal cliffs, and the harbor approach. Notable sights include: São Miguel Island (volcanic peaks and green slopes), Ponta Delgada harbor and coastal settlement, Atlantic Ocean, Caloura Peninsula.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 5.5 hours with no visible landmarks. Passengers may glimpse the southern tip of Greenland or northern Canadian Arctic islands if flying a more northerly routing, but typical great-circle routing stays over open ocean. The Azores archipelago becomes visible approximately 1 hour before landing, with São Miguel Island being the largest and most prominent feature on approach.