Newark to Stavanger is 3,533 miles (5,686 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
The left side delivers the dramatic New York metro departure view, and over the North Atlantic the difference is minimal. At the Stavanger end both sides are relatively flat, so the New York takeoff experience gives the left seat the overall edge.
Flight Path
The route tracks northeast from New York, crossing Nova Scotia and Newfoundland before heading over the North Atlantic. Mid-flight passes south of Greenland's ice sheet, which may be faintly visible on clear days far to the north. The route then crosses the Norwegian Sea before descending toward the low, rocky southwestern Norwegian coast near Stavanger.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR departures heading northeast on runway 22L/04R or 29 typically swing left over the New York metro area. The left side gets Manhattan's skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Hudson River corridor as the aircraft climbs out over New Jersey and turns northeast toward the Atlantic.
Landing at SVG
RIGHTSVG runway 18/36 means arrivals typically come in from the north or south over the Stavanger peninsula and Hafrsfjord. Approaching from the west over the North Sea, a right-side seat gives views of the Jæren coastline, Hafrsfjord fjord, and the low rocky landscape around Stavanger as the aircraft descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Stavanger Sola (SVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Stavanger. The left side delivers the dramatic New York metro departure view, and over the North Atlantic the difference is minimal. At the Stavanger end both sides are relatively flat, so the New York takeoff experience gives the left seat the overall edge.
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. EWR departures heading northeast on runway 22L/04R or 29 typically swing left over the New York metro area. The left side gets Manhattan's skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Hudson River corridor as the aircraft climbs out over New Jersey and turns northeast toward the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
What can I see when landing at Stavanger Sola in Stavanger?
When landing at Stavanger Sola (SVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. SVG runway 18/36 means arrivals typically come in from the north or south over the Stavanger peninsula and Hafrsfjord. Approaching from the west over the North Sea, a right-side seat gives views of the Jæren coastline, Hafrsfjord fjord, and the low rocky landscape around Stavanger as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: Hafrsfjord, Jæren coastline, Stavanger city center, Boknafjord.
How long is the flight from Newark to Stavanger?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Stavanger Sola (SVG) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,533 miles (5,686 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Stavanger flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from New York, crossing Nova Scotia and Newfoundland before heading over the North Atlantic. Mid-flight passes south of Greenland's ice sheet, which may be faintly visible on clear days far to the north. The route then crosses the Norwegian Sea before descending toward the low, rocky southwestern Norwegian coast near Stavanger.