Newark to Palm Springs is 2,352 miles (3,786 km), a flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The Manhattan and harbor views on departure are iconic, and the San Jacinto Mountains rising from the Coachella Valley on approach to PSP are among the most dramatic airport approaches in the continental US. The left side also tracks closer to the Colorado River corridor and Grand Canyon region during cruise.
Flight Path
The flight tracks roughly along the 40th parallel before curving southwest. Notable features include the Appalachians crossing Pennsylvania and Ohio, the flat agricultural grid of the Midwest over Indiana and Illinois, the Missouri River confluence near St. Louis, the Great Plains of Kansas and Oklahoma, the Rocky Mountains crossing over Colorado or southern Utah depending on routing, the Colorado River canyon system including portions of the Grand Canyon visible to the south, the Mojave Desert, and finally the descent into the Coachella Valley past the San Gorgonio Pass wind farm corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDeparting EWR typically on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River as you climb out over New Jersey. You get a clear view of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor before turning west.
Landing at PSP
LEFTPSP typically lands on runway 31L heading northwest, meaning the left side faces southwest toward the Santa Rosa Mountains and the Coachella Valley floor. You get a dramatic view of the San Jacinto Mountains rising abruptly from the desert floor directly off the left wing on approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Palm Springs International (PSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Palm Springs. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The Manhattan and harbor views on departure are iconic, and the San Jacinto Mountains rising from the Coachella Valley on approach to PSP are among the most dramatic airport approaches in the continental US. The left side also tracks closer to the Colorado River corridor and Grand Canyon region during cruise.
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 typically on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, the left side gives you Manhattan's skyline and the Hudson River as you climb out over New Jersey. You get a clear view of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and New York Harbor before turning west. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor.
What can I see when landing at Palm Springs International in Palm Springs?
When landing at Palm Springs International (PSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. PSP typically lands on runway 31L heading northwest, meaning the left side faces southwest toward the Santa Rosa Mountains and the Coachella Valley floor. You get a dramatic view of the San Jacinto Mountains rising abruptly from the desert floor directly off the left wing on approach. Notable sights include: San Jacinto Mountains, Coachella Valley floor, Salton Sea, Palm Springs urban grid.
How long is the flight from Newark to Palm Springs?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Palm Springs International (PSP) takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,352 miles (3,786 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Palm Springs flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly along the 40th parallel before curving southwest. Notable features include the Appalachians crossing Pennsylvania and Ohio, the flat agricultural grid of the Midwest over Indiana and Illinois, the Missouri River confluence near St. Louis, the Great Plains of Kansas and Oklahoma, the Rocky Mountains crossing over Colorado or southern Utah depending on routing, the Colorado River canyon system including portions of the Grand Canyon visible to the south, the Mojave Desert, and finally the descent into the Coachella Valley past the San Gorgonio Pass wind farm corridor.