Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Portland. The left side delivers the dramatic Manhattan and Hudson River panorama on departure, which is the single most visually compelling moment of this short flight. Mid-flight the left side also tracks closer to the Connecticut River valley and southern New Hampshire terrain. The right side wins at landing for Casco Bay, but the departure view tips the overall balance to the left.

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 northeast departure toward PWM, the left side captures Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay clearly during climb-out. The right side faces New Jersey suburbs with little of interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

When landing at Portland International Jetport (PWM), sit on the Right side for the best views. PWM typically lands on runway 29 (heading west-northwest) or runway 11 (heading east-southeast). On approach from the southwest, runway 11 puts Casco Bay and its islands on the right side, with the Portland peninsula and harbor clearly visible. Runway 29 approaches from the east, and the right side still captures the Atlantic coastline and outer Casco Bay islands. Notable sights include: Casco Bay, Portland Harbor, Casco Bay islands (Peaks Island, Great Diamond Island), Atlantic coastline.

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over Connecticut, crossing the Connecticut River valley near Hartford, then over central Massachusetts including the Pioneer Valley. Further northeast it passes over southern New Hampshire's forested hills before descending toward the Maine coast. The route largely follows the I-95 corridor and is characterized by dense forest, river valleys, and occasional small New England cities visible below.