Newark to Portland is 284 miles (457 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The right side delivers the flight's two strongest visual moments — the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on departure, and the island-studded Casco Bay approach into Portland — while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable inland terrain for the whole route.
Flight Path
Long Island Sound, the Connecticut and Rhode Island shoreline, and the outer edge of Cape Cod Bay are visible along the coastal routing before the descent into Maine.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDepartures off Runway 22 typically loop north and east, putting the Manhattan skyline and Upper New York Bay on the right side of the aircraft as it climbs out over Staten Island and the Hudson estuary. The left side only shows the flat New Jersey suburbs receding into haze.
Landing at PWM
RIGHTPWM's primary approach to Runway 29 comes in from the southeast over Casco Bay, so the right side of the aircraft faces the scattered granite islands and lighthouses of the bay while the left side just sees downtown Portland and inland forest. The island-studded coastline is the most distinctive feature of the whole route.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Portland International Jetport (PWM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Portland. The right side delivers the flight's two strongest visual moments — the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on departure, and the island-studded Casco Bay approach into Portland — while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable inland terrain for the whole route.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departures off Runway 22 typically loop north and east, putting the Manhattan skyline and Upper New York Bay on the right side of the aircraft as it climbs out over Staten Island and the Hudson estuary. The left side only shows the flat New Jersey suburbs receding into haze. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Upper New York Bay, Staten Island, Hudson River mouth.
What can I see when landing at Portland International Jetport in Portland?
When landing at Portland International Jetport (PWM), sit on the Right side for the best views. PWM's primary approach to Runway 29 comes in from the southeast over Casco Bay, so the right side of the aircraft faces the scattered granite islands and lighthouses of the bay while the left side just sees downtown Portland and inland forest. The island-studded coastline is the most distinctive feature of the whole route. Notable sights include: Casco Bay islands (Peaks Island, Cushing Island), rocky Maine coastline, Portland Harbor, Atlantic Ocean horizon.
How long is the flight from Newark to Portland?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Portland International Jetport (PWM) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 284 miles (457 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Portland flight path pass over?
Long Island Sound, the Connecticut and Rhode Island shoreline, and the outer edge of Cape Cod Bay are visible along the coastal routing before the descent into Maine.