Newark to Earlton is 560 miles (901 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The takeoff from Newark offers more dramatic and sustained scenic value with the Hudson River and Manhattan visible for 20+ minutes. The landing approach, while geographically interesting, provides views of relatively uniform boreal forest with less visual variety. Left side captures the more memorable portion of this route.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains (visible around 1.5 hours out, particularly the Catskills and later the Adirondacks to the east), then transitions into the Canadian Shield landscape. The St. Lawrence River valley and Great Lakes region are crossed in the midpoint, with Lake Ontario visible to the east around 2 hours into flight. The landscape progressively shifts from deciduous forest to boreal forest as the aircraft moves northeast toward Ontario.
Great circle distance and headings ›.jpg?width=600)
.jpeg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline during initial climb-out from Newark. The river's distinctive curves and the urban grid of lower Manhattan are clearly visible within the first 10-15 minutes of flight.
Landing at YXR
RIGHTRight side provides views of Lake Timiskaming and the surrounding boreal forest landscape during descent into Earlton. The lake's distinctive shape and the transition from water to dense coniferous forest are prominent visual markers for the final approach.
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Timiskaming Rgnl (YXR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Earlton. The takeoff from Newark offers more dramatic and sustained scenic value with the Hudson River and Manhattan visible for 20+ minutes. The landing approach, while geographically interesting, provides views of relatively uniform boreal forest with less visual variety. Left side captures the more memorable portion of this route.
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. Left side offers views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline during initial climb-out from Newark. The river's distinctive curves and the urban grid of lower Manhattan are clearly visible within the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, East River, Upper New York Bay.
What can I see when landing at Timiskaming Rgnl in Earlton?
When landing at Timiskaming Rgnl (YXR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Lake Timiskaming and the surrounding boreal forest landscape during descent into Earlton. The lake's distinctive shape and the transition from water to dense coniferous forest are prominent visual markers for the final approach. Notable sights include: Lake Timiskaming, boreal forest, Timiskaming River valley, Canadian Shield terrain.
How long is the flight from Newark to Earlton?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Timiskaming Rgnl (YXR) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 560 miles (901 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Earlton flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains (visible around 1.5 hours out, particularly the Catskills and later the Adirondacks to the east), then transitions into the Canadian Shield landscape. The St. Lawrence River valley and Great Lakes region are crossed in the midpoint, with Lake Ontario visible to the east around 2 hours into flight. The landscape progressively shifts from deciduous forest to boreal forest as the aircraft moves northeast toward Ontario.