About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Quebec. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Manhattan and New York Harbor on departure, and the St. Lawrence River corridor with Old Quebec on approach. The mid-flight track over Vermont and southern Quebec also keeps the Appalachian ridgelines and Connecticut River valley slightly more visible on the left.
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 runways (22L/22R) head southwest, then aircraft turn northeast toward Quebec. A left-side seat captures Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay during the initial climb and turn. The Statue of Liberty and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge are clearly visible before the aircraft tracks north. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty.
What can I see when landing at Quebec Jean Lesage International in Quebec?
When landing at Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Jean Lesage Airport's primary landing runway 24 has aircraft approaching from the northeast over the St. Lawrence River. A left-side seat on approach gives a direct view down the St. Lawrence, the Île d'Orléans, and Old Quebec's clifftop citadel perched above the river. These are among the most dramatic urban-geographic views in eastern Canada. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Île d'Orléans, Old Quebec / Château Frontenac, Laurentian highlands to the north.
How long is the flight from Newark to Quebec?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.
What does the Newark to Quebec flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over northern New Jersey, then crosses the Hudson Valley near Newburgh, passes over the Catskill Mountains' northern edge, continues across the Green Mountains of Vermont (including the spine of the Green Mountain range near Stowe), crosses the international border near the Eastern Townships of Quebec, then descends over the Chaudière River valley toward the St. Lawrence.