Left side wins both ends of the flight decisively. Manhattan on departure and Venice's lagoon on arrival are two of the most iconic aerial views in transatlantic flying, and both fall on the left. The right side offers open Atlantic and Alpine foothills — solid but not comparable.
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Flight Path
Newark to Venice is 4,158 miles (6,692 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
The route tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, crosses the North Atlantic near the 50th parallel, makes landfall over Ireland or southern England, crosses the English Channel, then tracks southeast over northern France, the Swiss Plateau, and the southern Alps before descending into the Po Valley toward Venice. The Alps crossing is the most visually dramatic midpoint feature, with the main Alpine chain visible as a broad snow-covered arc. The Po Valley appears as a flat, heavily cultivated plain before the lagoon comes into view.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest before turning northeast over the harbor. The left side gets Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay as the aircraft climbs and banks. You'll see the full island of Manhattan laid out clearly before the turn north.
Landing at VCE
LEFTVenice Tessera typically uses runway 04R for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the southwest over the Venetian Lagoon. The left side looks directly down onto the lagoon, Venice's historic island center, and the causeway connecting it to the mainland. This is one of the most distinctive urban geography views in European aviation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Venezia Tessera (VCE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Venice. Left side wins both ends of the flight decisively. Manhattan on departure and Venice's lagoon on arrival are two of the most iconic aerial views in transatlantic flying, and both fall on the left. The right side offers open Atlantic and Alpine foothills — solid but not comparable.
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's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest before turning northeast over the harbor. The left side gets Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay as the aircraft climbs and banks. You'll see the full island of Manhattan laid out clearly before the turn north. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Venezia Tessera in Venice?
When landing at Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Venice Tessera typically uses runway 04R for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the southwest over the Venetian Lagoon. The left side looks directly down onto the lagoon, Venice's historic island center, and the causeway connecting it to the mainland. This is one of the most distinctive urban geography views in European aviation. Notable sights include: Venice historic island center, Venetian Lagoon, Liberty Bridge causeway, Murano island.
How long is the flight from Newark to Venice?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Venezia Tessera (VCE) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,158 miles (6,692 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Venice flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, crosses the North Atlantic near the 50th parallel, makes landfall over Ireland or southern England, crosses the English Channel, then tracks southeast over northern France, the Swiss Plateau, and the southern Alps before descending into the Po Valley toward Venice. The Alps crossing is the most visually dramatic midpoint feature, with the main Alpine chain visible as a broad snow-covered arc. The Po Valley appears as a flat, heavily cultivated plain before the lagoon comes into view.