The right side wins on both ends of this short flight: Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty during climb-out, and the Toronto skyline with the CN Tower during the lake approach into YTZ, while the left side offers only unremarkable inland terrain.
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Flight Path
Newark to Toronto is 336 miles (540 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The brief cruise segment passes over the wooded ridges of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, then the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, before descending toward the southwestern shoreline of Lake Ontario.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR toward Toronto, the climb-out track curves north along the Hudson corridor, putting Manhattan's skyline and the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows the flat New Jersey suburbs and turnpike corridor.
Landing at YTZ
RIGHTOn approach into Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport, arrivals from the U.S. typically align with runway 26, flying in from over Lake Ontario. This puts the downtown Toronto skyline and CN Tower on the right side just before touchdown, while the left side faces open lake water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to City Centre (YTZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Toronto. The right side wins on both ends of this short flight: Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty during climb-out, and the Toronto skyline with the CN Tower during the lake approach into YTZ, while the left side offers only unremarkable inland terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EWR toward Toronto, the climb-out track curves north along the Hudson corridor, putting Manhattan's skyline and the Statue of Liberty on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows the flat New Jersey suburbs and turnpike corridor. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (One World Trade Center, Empire State Building), Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay/Port Newark.
What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?
When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport, arrivals from the U.S. typically align with runway 26, flying in from over Lake Ontario. This puts the downtown Toronto skyline and CN Tower on the right side just before touchdown, while the left side faces open lake water. Notable sights include: CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario harbor.
How long is the flight from Newark to Toronto?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to City Centre (YTZ) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 336 miles (540 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Toronto flight path pass over?
The brief cruise segment passes over the wooded ridges of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, then the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, before descending toward the southwestern shoreline of Lake Ontario.