Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hong Kong to Newark. While takeoff offers excellent Hong Kong harbor and mountain views on the right, the landing approach into Newark provides more dramatic and recognizable urban scenery on the left—the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and Newark Bay create a visually compelling finale. Left-side seats capture the most iconic North American landmarks on this route.

During takeoff from Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island's skyline during the initial climb-out, plus the mountainous terrain of the New Territories to the north. The aircraft typically departs eastward over water before banking north, making the right side optimal for urban and coastal scenery. Notable sights include: Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island skyline, Kowloon Peninsula, New Territories mountains.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the New Jersey coastline, Newark Bay, and the Manhattan skyline as the aircraft descends on final approach from the northeast. The Hudson River and East River are clearly visible, and on clear days you can see the urban sprawl of New Jersey and New York City's distinctive skyline. Notable sights include: Newark Bay, Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey industrial waterfront.

The flight from Hong Kong International (HKG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 16-17 hours.

The flight path crosses the North Pacific, passing north of Japan and the Aleutian Islands. Over the Pacific, there are no visible landmarks from cruise altitude except occasional cloud formations. The aircraft will cross the International Date Line and pass over the Bering Sea and Alaska's western coast (Aleutian Islands visible on clear days during the northern Pacific crossing). As the flight approaches North America, the Rocky Mountains become visible in the distance during descent into the continental United States, with the Great Lakes visible before final approach into Newark.