Left side wins both the departure over Rio's most iconic geography and the arrival into New York Harbor. The left seat delivers the full Rio panorama on takeoff and the Manhattan skyline on approach, making it the clear choice for the entire flight.
Flight Path
The flight tracks north-northwest over the Amazon Basin in Brazil, crossing the mouth of the Amazon River near Belém, then over the Caribbean Sea passing east of the Lesser Antilles island chain, continuing north over the Bahamas and the Atlantic coastal plain before descending into the New York metro area. The Amazon River mouth and the scattered islands of the Lesser Antilles are the most visually distinctive features at cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from GIG
LEFTGIG typically departs on runway 10/28 or 15/33. On a northbound departure climbing out over Guanabara Bay, the left side faces southwest toward the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer, and the full sweep of Rio's southern neighborhoods. The right side faces northeast over open water and the flat Baixada Fluminense.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR approaches from the south or southwest on runway 22L/22R or 29. On final approach from the south, the left side faces east toward Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The right side looks west over the New Jersey suburbs and meadowlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rio De Janeiro to Newark. Left side wins both the departure over Rio's most iconic geography and the arrival into New York Harbor. The left seat delivers the full Rio panorama on takeoff and the Manhattan skyline on approach, making it the clear choice for the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim in Rio De Janeiro?
During takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG), sit on the Left side for the best views. GIG typically departs on runway 10/28 or 15/33. On a northbound departure climbing out over Guanabara Bay, the left side faces southwest toward the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer, and the full sweep of Rio's southern neighborhoods. The right side faces northeast over open water and the flat Baixada Fluminense. Notable sights include: Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar), Corcovado/Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, Niterói and its bridge.
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 approaches from the south or southwest on runway 22L/22R or 29. On final approach from the south, the left side faces east toward Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The right side looks west over the New Jersey suburbs and meadowlands. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Newark?
The flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Rio De Janeiro to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northwest over the Amazon Basin in Brazil, crossing the mouth of the Amazon River near Belém, then over the Caribbean Sea passing east of the Lesser Antilles island chain, continuing north over the Bahamas and the Atlantic coastal plain before descending into the New York metro area. The Amazon River mouth and the scattered islands of the Lesser Antilles are the most visually distinctive features at cruise altitude.