While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained visual interest with the Hudson River, mountain ridges, and valley topography. The Catskills and river corridor are more visually distinctive than the relatively flat Florida coastline.
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Flight Path
Fort Lauderdale to Newburgh is 1,121 miles (1,803 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks of North Carolina (visible on eastbound climb), the Appalachian ridge system running north-south through Pennsylvania and New York, the Delaware River valley, and the transition from coastal plains to the Hudson River valley system.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FLL
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Atlantic coastline and barrier islands as you climb out over Fort Lauderdale. You'll see Port Everglades, the beach communities, and the contrast between developed coastal areas and the ocean stretching eastward.
Landing at SWF
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Hudson River valley and the Catskill Mountains as you descend into Stewart. You'll see the river's dramatic curves, the ridge lines of the mountains to the west, and the transition from rural highlands to the airport approach corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Stewart International (SWF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Newburgh. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained visual interest with the Hudson River, mountain ridges, and valley topography. The Catskills and river corridor are more visually distinctive than the relatively flat Florida coastline.
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 Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Atlantic coastline and barrier islands as you climb out over Fort Lauderdale. You'll see Port Everglades, the beach communities, and the contrast between developed coastal areas and the ocean stretching eastward. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Port Everglades shipping channel, Fort Lauderdale Beach and barrier islands, Intracoastal Waterway.
What can I see when landing at Stewart International in Newburgh?
When landing at Stewart International (SWF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Hudson River valley and the Catskill Mountains as you descend into Stewart. You'll see the river's dramatic curves, the ridge lines of the mountains to the west, and the transition from rural highlands to the airport approach corridor. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Catskill Mountains, Newburgh waterfront, Shawangunk Ridge.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Newburgh?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Stewart International (SWF) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,121 miles (1,803 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Newburgh flight path pass over?
Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks of North Carolina (visible on eastbound climb), the Appalachian ridge system running north-south through Pennsylvania and New York, the Delaware River valley, and the transition from coastal plains to the Hudson River valley system.