EWR YTZ Newark Liberty International to City Centre

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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to City Centre (YTZ)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Toronto. The left side delivers the two most dramatic moments of the flight: the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on departure, and the CN Tower and Toronto waterfront on approach. The right side sees mostly rural Ontario and Lake Ontario's northern shore without the urban payoff at either end.

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 northwest toward Toronto. A left-side seat captures the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Hudson River as the aircraft banks north. The Statue of Liberty and the dense grid of lower Manhattan are clearly visible during the climbing turn. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty, Hudson River.

What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?

When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport uses runway 26 for westward landings, meaning the approach comes in from the east over Lake Ontario. A left-side seat looks south over the open lake during the approach, then picks up the Toronto Islands and the downtown skyline — including the CN Tower — directly ahead and to the left as the aircraft descends over the water. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario, Toronto Harbour.

How long is the flight from Newark to Toronto?

The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to City Centre (YTZ) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

What does the Newark to Toronto flight path pass over?

The flight tracks northwest across New Jersey, crossing the Delaware River near the state line, then over the rolling farmland and small cities of upstate New York including the Catskills visible to the west. The route passes north of the Finger Lakes region before crossing Lake Ontario's southern shore near Rochester and tracking over the open lake for the final descent into Toronto.