Newark to St. Thomas flight pathEWRSTT

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Flight time3h 45m
Distance1,638
Heading158° → 162°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

While the left side gets the better takeoff view of Manhattan, the right side offers a richer combination of Caribbean island scenery during the approach turn into STT plus glimpses of the Bahamas and Puerto Rico's coastline during cruise, giving it more sustained landmark variety across the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Newark to St. Thomas is 1,638 miles (2,636 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.

Open Atlantic Ocean east of the Bahamas, with Turks and Caicos and Puerto Rico's northeastern coast passing to the west of the flight path as the route curves toward the Virgin Islands

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Newark (left side) — Manhattan skyline, Hudson River mouth, Sandy Hook, Jersey Shore barrier islands

Takeoff from EWR

LEFT

Departing EWR southbound typically uses runway 22, and the aircraft's left turn onto a southerly track puts the Manhattan skyline and Sandy Hook peninsula in view on the left side during initial climb.

Manhattan skylineHudson River mouthSandy HookJersey Shore barrier islands
EWR Newark Liberty InternationalHub for United Airlines

Landing at STT

RIGHT

STT's approach to Runway 10 requires a maneuvering turn over the harbor to avoid high terrain, and this turn swings the right side of the aircraft toward Charlotte Amalie's harbor, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands beyond.

Charlotte Amalie harborSt. John islandBritish Virgin IslandsPillsbury Sound
STT Cyril E KingHub for Cape Air, Seaborne Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cyril E King (STT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to St. Thomas. While the left side gets the better takeoff view of Manhattan, the right side offers a richer combination of Caribbean island scenery during the approach turn into STT plus glimpses of the Bahamas and Puerto Rico's coastline during cruise, giving it more sustained landmark variety across the flight.

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 southbound typically uses runway 22, and the aircraft's left turn onto a southerly track puts the Manhattan skyline and Sandy Hook peninsula in view on the left side during initial climb. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River mouth, Sandy Hook, Jersey Shore barrier islands.

What can I see when landing at Cyril E King in St. Thomas?

When landing at Cyril E King (STT), sit on the Right side for the best views. STT's approach to Runway 10 requires a maneuvering turn over the harbor to avoid high terrain, and this turn swings the right side of the aircraft toward Charlotte Amalie's harbor, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands beyond. Notable sights include: Charlotte Amalie harbor, St. John island, British Virgin Islands, Pillsbury Sound.

How long is the flight from Newark to St. Thomas?

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Cyril E King (STT) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,638 miles (2,636 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Newark to St. Thomas flight path pass over?

Open Atlantic Ocean east of the Bahamas, with Turks and Caicos and Puerto Rico's northeastern coast passing to the west of the flight path as the route curves toward the Virgin Islands