While the Houston departure offers a solid industrial/bay view, the right side wins overall thanks to a possible glimpse of the southern Appalachian ridgelines near the route's midpoint and the dramatic, unmistakable New York City skyline and harbor approach into Newark.
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Flight Path
Houston to Newark is 1,410 miles (2,269 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Mississippi River crossing near Louisiana/Mississippi border, southern Appalachian ridges near the Great Smoky Mountains/Tennessee-North Carolina border, Shenandoah Valley in Virginia
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HOU
LEFTDeparting HOU on runway 13R, the aircraft's left turn toward its northeastern course banks the left wing toward the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay, giving a good look at the refineries, barge traffic, and open water before the plane straightens out over flat coastal plain.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn the typical southerly approach into EWR's 4L/4R runways, the aircraft crosses Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before lining up north, putting the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty squarely on the right side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from William P Hobby (HOU) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Newark. While the Houston departure offers a solid industrial/bay view, the right side wins overall thanks to a possible glimpse of the southern Appalachian ridgelines near the route's midpoint and the dramatic, unmistakable New York City skyline and harbor approach into Newark.
What can I see during takeoff from William P Hobby in Houston?
During takeoff from William P Hobby (HOU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HOU on runway 13R, the aircraft's left turn toward its northeastern course banks the left wing toward the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay, giving a good look at the refineries, barge traffic, and open water before the plane straightens out over flat coastal plain. Notable sights include: Houston Ship Channel refineries, Galveston Bay, Trinity Bay, distant Downtown Houston skyline.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical southerly approach into EWR's 4L/4R runways, the aircraft crosses Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before lining up north, putting the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty squarely on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Houston to Newark?
The flight from William P Hobby (HOU) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,410 miles (2,269 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Houston to Newark flight path pass over?
Mississippi River crossing near Louisiana/Mississippi border, southern Appalachian ridges near the Great Smoky Mountains/Tennessee-North Carolina border, Shenandoah Valley in Virginia