The left side wins mainly on departure, with a genuine Manhattan skyline view during climb-out, while the long mid-Atlantic crossing and Mediterranean approach offer comparably ocean-dominated scenery on either side for most of the flight.
Flight Path
North Atlantic open ocean, southern coast of Ireland or the Bay of Biscay depending on routing, and the western Mediterranean Sea before descent into Israel
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTDepartures off EWR's runway 22 typically turn northeast toward the New England coast, and that turn swings the Manhattan skyline into view on the left side of the aircraft before the plane climbs out over Long Island Sound.
Landing at TLV
RIGHTOn the descent into Ben Gurion, arrivals crossing the Mediterranean from Europe often swing south over the coast before turning inland for runway 26, putting the Tel Aviv shoreline and city skyline on the right side of the cabin during the final turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Ben Gurion (TLV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Tel Aviv. The left side wins mainly on departure, with a genuine Manhattan skyline view during climb-out, while the long mid-Atlantic crossing and Mediterranean approach offer comparably ocean-dominated scenery on either side for most of 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. Departures off EWR's runway 22 typically turn northeast toward the New England coast, and that turn swings the Manhattan skyline into view on the left side of the aircraft before the plane climbs out over Long Island Sound. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Staten Island.
What can I see when landing at Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?
When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Ben Gurion, arrivals crossing the Mediterranean from Europe often swing south over the coast before turning inland for runway 26, putting the Tel Aviv shoreline and city skyline on the right side of the cabin during the final turn. Notable sights include: Tel Aviv skyline, Mediterranean coastline, Yarkon River mouth, Jaffa's old port.
How long is the flight from Newark to Tel Aviv?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes 10h 45m.
What does the Newark to Tel Aviv flight path pass over?
North Atlantic open ocean, southern coast of Ireland or the Bay of Biscay depending on routing, and the western Mediterranean Sea before descent into Israel