Left side wins both departure and arrival. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side captures the New York harbor spectacle on takeoff and the Vistula River and Warsaw city center on approach, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast over New England and Nova Scotia, then crosses the North Atlantic near the southern tip of Greenland. Over Europe it passes over the British Isles or northern Scotland, then crosses the North Sea, Denmark or northern Germany, and Poland's flat central plains before descending into Warsaw. The North Atlantic portion offers occasional views of sea ice near Greenland at high latitudes, and the British coastline is visible during daylight crossings.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEWR typically departs northeast on runway 22L/4R or uses runway 29. A northeast departure swings the aircraft left over Upper New York Bay, giving left-side passengers a direct view of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. Right-side passengers face the New Jersey industrial waterfront.
Landing at WAW
LEFTWarsaw Okecie typically lands on runway 33 (northwesterly approach) or runway 15 (southeasterly). On the standard runway 33 approach from the south, the aircraft tracks over central Warsaw on the left side, giving left-seat passengers a view of the Vistula River, the Old Town area, and the Palace of Culture and Science. Right-side passengers see suburban Warsaw and open farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Okecie (WAW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Warsaw. Left side wins both departure and arrival. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side captures the New York harbor spectacle on takeoff and the Vistula River and Warsaw city center on approach, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
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 typically departs northeast on runway 22L/4R or uses runway 29. A northeast departure swings the aircraft left over Upper New York Bay, giving left-side passengers a direct view of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. Right-side passengers face the New Jersey industrial waterfront. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River corridor.
What can I see when landing at Okecie in Warsaw?
When landing at Okecie (WAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Warsaw Okecie typically lands on runway 33 (northwesterly approach) or runway 15 (southeasterly). On the standard runway 33 approach from the south, the aircraft tracks over central Warsaw on the left side, giving left-seat passengers a view of the Vistula River, the Old Town area, and the Palace of Culture and Science. Right-side passengers see suburban Warsaw and open farmland. Notable sights include: Vistula River winding through Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw city center grid, Old Town district near the river bend.
How long is the flight from Newark to Warsaw?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Okecie (WAW) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Newark to Warsaw flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over New England and Nova Scotia, then crosses the North Atlantic near the southern tip of Greenland. Over Europe it passes over the British Isles or northern Scotland, then crosses the North Sea, Denmark or northern Germany, and Poland's flat central plains before descending into Warsaw. The North Atlantic portion offers occasional views of sea ice near Greenland at high latitudes, and the British coastline is visible during daylight crossings.