About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the climb out of FLL you get Port Everglades and the Fort Lauderdale coastal geography, and on approach into EWR you get the full Manhattan and Upper New York Bay panorama, which is one of the best urban approaches in aviation. The mid-flight Atlantic coast corridor also keeps the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic coastline loosely in view on the left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
During takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLL typically departs east on runway 10R/10L, then turns northward. The left (west) side gives you a clear view back over Fort Lauderdale's urban grid, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades with its cruise ship terminals. The right side faces the open Atlantic with little to see. Notable sights include: Port Everglades cruise terminals, Intracoastal Waterway, Fort Lauderdale beach strip, downtown Fort Lauderdale skyline.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR typically lands on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, or runway 29 heading west. On approach from the northeast, the left side faces south toward Manhattan, giving a direct view of the New York City skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty. The right side looks north toward the New Jersey suburbs with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Newark?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks up the US East Coast, passing over or near the South Carolina and North Carolina coastlines including Cape Fear and Cape Hatteras, then the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay are visible in the mid-Atlantic section. Washington DC and Baltimore may be visible in the distance depending on routing. The New Jersey Pine Barrens appear as a large dark forested expanse just before descent into EWR.