Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Newark. Left side delivers the two best moments of the flight: the DC monuments and Potomac River on departure, and the Manhattan skyline across Newark Bay on approach. The right side offers suburban New Jersey on descent, which is far less compelling.

During takeoff from Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dulles primarily uses runways 01L/01R and 19L/19R. Departing northbound on runway 01, a left turn toward the northeast puts the Washington DC skyline and the Potomac River on the left side. You get a clear view of the Capitol dome, the National Mall corridor, and the monuments as the aircraft climbs through 5,000-8,000 feet. Notable sights include: Washington DC National Mall and monuments, Potomac River, Capitol Hill, Reagan National Airport on the river.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR approaches are typically from the southwest on runways 04L/04R or 22L/22R. On a southwest approach to runway 22, the left side faces southeast toward Manhattan. You get a direct broadside view of the Manhattan skyline across Newark Bay as the aircraft descends through 3,000-5,000 feet on final approach. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on the distant horizon.

The flight from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 55-70 minutes.

The flight tracks northeast over suburban Maryland, crossing the Baltimore metro area where the Chesapeake Bay comes into view on the left. The Delaware River and Philadelphia appear in the middle portion of the route. The New Jersey Pine Barrens — a large, flat, dark forested expanse — are visible before the urban density of the New York metro area begins.