About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jacksonville International (JAX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jacksonville to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you track the St. Johns River and the Atlantic coastline, and at landing you get the full Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor on approach into EWR. Along the cruise portion, the left side also faces the coastline as the flight tracks northeast up the Eastern Seaboard.
What can I see during takeoff from Jacksonville International in Jacksonville?
During takeoff from Jacksonville International (JAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. JAX primarily uses runways 7/25 and 13/31. On the dominant eastward departures (Runway 7) or northbound climbs, the left side gives you views over the St. Johns River winding through downtown Jacksonville and the Atlantic coastline to the east. As the aircraft turns north, the left side tracks the coast and the broad St. Johns River estuary. Notable sights include: St. Johns River and its wide mouth near Mayport, Jacksonville Beach barrier island, downtown Jacksonville skyline, Talbot Island marshlands.
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 are typically from the south or southwest on runways 22L/22R or 29. On a southerly approach, the left side faces east toward Manhattan, giving you a direct view of the New York City skyline, Upper Bay, and the Statue of Liberty. This is one of the most iconic urban approach views in aviation. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Jacksonville to Newark?
The flight from Jacksonville International (JAX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Jacksonville to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast up the Eastern Seaboard. Notable features include the Georgia and South Carolina coastline with its sea islands and tidal marshes near Savannah and Hilton Head, the Cape Fear River mouth in North Carolina, the Outer Banks barrier islands visible to the right, the Virginia Beach coastline, Chesapeake Bay and its wide mouth, the Delaware Bay, and the New Jersey Pine Barrens before descending into the New York metro area.