The right side captures the two most distinctive visual moments of this short flight: the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on departure, and the Finger Lakes (Cayuga and Seneca) sliding by during cruise, followed by Rochester and Lake Ontario on arrival. The left side mostly overlooks the rolling but unremarkable terrain of the Poconos and Catskill foothills.
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Flight Path
Newark to Rochester is 246 miles (396 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Pocono Mountains foothills in Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River valley, and the Finger Lakes region of central New York, including Seneca and Cayuga Lakes
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting Newark toward the northwest, the initial climb puts the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River just off the right side of the aircraft before the route continues over northern New Jersey. It's a brief but classic New York skyline view that the left side, facing the flatter New Jersey suburbs, doesn't get.
Landing at ROC
RIGHTOn approach into Rochester from the south, the final turn toward the airport typically swings passengers over the Genesee River and the edge of downtown Rochester, with Lake Ontario's shoreline visible in the distance to the north on the right side. The left side mainly shows featureless farmland during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Greater Rochester International (ROC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Rochester. The right side captures the two most distinctive visual moments of this short flight: the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on departure, and the Finger Lakes (Cayuga and Seneca) sliding by during cruise, followed by Rochester and Lake Ontario on arrival. The left side mostly overlooks the rolling but unremarkable terrain of the Poconos and Catskill foothills.
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. Departing Newark toward the northwest, the initial climb puts the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River just off the right side of the aircraft before the route continues over northern New Jersey. It's a brief but classic New York skyline view that the left side, facing the flatter New Jersey suburbs, doesn't get. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, George Washington Bridge area.
What can I see when landing at Greater Rochester International in Rochester?
When landing at Greater Rochester International (ROC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Rochester from the south, the final turn toward the airport typically swings passengers over the Genesee River and the edge of downtown Rochester, with Lake Ontario's shoreline visible in the distance to the north on the right side. The left side mainly shows featureless farmland during descent. Notable sights include: Genesee River, downtown Rochester, Lake Ontario shoreline, Irondequoit Bay.
How long is the flight from Newark to Rochester?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Greater Rochester International (ROC) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 246 miles (396 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Rochester flight path pass over?
Pocono Mountains foothills in Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River valley, and the Finger Lakes region of central New York, including Seneca and Cayuga Lakes