About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Calgary International (YYC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Calgary. While the left seat wins at departure for the NYC skyline, the right seat delivers the more sustained and dramatic experience. Over the Great Lakes region the right side sees Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, and the Rocky Mountain approach into Calgary on the right is one of the most spectacular arrivals in North America. The front range view on descent alone justifies the seat choice.
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, putting Manhattan and the Hudson River on the left side. You get a clear view of the NYC skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and Upper New York Bay before the aircraft banks northwest toward upstate New York. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
What can I see when landing at Calgary International in Calgary?
When landing at Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Right side for the best views. YYC's primary arrival runway 35R brings aircraft in from the south heading north, placing the Rocky Mountains on the right (west) side. The entire front range of the Rockies, including the Bow Valley and peaks above Banff, is visible on the right as you descend over the prairies. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountain front range, Bow River valley, Banff-area peaks, Calgary city grid on the prairies.
How long is the flight from Newark to Calgary?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Calgary International (YYC) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
What does the Newark to Calgary flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over upstate New York, crossing Lake Erie and Lake Ontario (visible from both sides over southern Ontario), then over the Canadian Shield and the flat agricultural plains of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The transition from boreal forest to open prairie is visible around Winnipeg. The final hour crosses the vast flat Alberta prairie before the abrupt wall of the Rocky Mountain front range appears on the western horizon.