Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departure gives you Reykjavik, Esja, and Faxaflói Bay; arrival gives you the full Manhattan and New York Harbor approach. The mid-Atlantic cruise portion is largely featureless ocean regardless of side.
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Flight Path
Keflavik to Newark is 2,596 miles (4,177 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
The flight tracks roughly along 55-60°N latitude across the North Atlantic. Greenland's southern tip and the Labrador Sea may be visible in the early portion if routing goes that way. The mid-flight is open North Atlantic with occasional icebergs at lower latitudes in spring. The Canadian Maritimes — Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy — appear on the left side during descent into the northeastern US. Boston and the New England coastline become visible on the left roughly 45-60 minutes before landing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KEF
LEFTKeflavik typically departs eastward on runway 28/10 or 19/01. Departing east or southeast, the left side faces north toward Faxaflói Bay and Reykjavik city, with Mount Esja rising behind it. The right side gets the open Atlantic, which is featureless by comparison.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR approaches typically come in from the northeast over New York Harbor on runway 22L/22R, or from the east on runway 29. On a northeast approach, the left side faces Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the full New York skyline at close range during final descent. This is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in the world.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Keflavik to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departure gives you Reykjavik, Esja, and Faxaflói Bay; arrival gives you the full Manhattan and New York Harbor approach. The mid-Atlantic cruise portion is largely featureless ocean regardless of side.
What can I see during takeoff from Keflavik Nas in Keflavik?
During takeoff from Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Keflavik typically departs eastward on runway 28/10 or 19/01. Departing east or southeast, the left side faces north toward Faxaflói Bay and Reykjavik city, with Mount Esja rising behind it. The right side gets the open Atlantic, which is featureless by comparison. Notable sights include: Faxaflói Bay, Mount Esja (914m), Reykjavik city and harbor, Snæfellsjökull glacier to the northwest.
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 typically come in from the northeast over New York Harbor on runway 22L/22R, or from the east on runway 29. On a northeast approach, the left side faces Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the full New York skyline at close range during final descent. This is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in the world. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Upper New York Bay.
How long is the flight from Keflavik to Newark?
The flight from Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,596 miles (4,177 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Keflavik to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly along 55-60°N latitude across the North Atlantic. Greenland's southern tip and the Labrador Sea may be visible in the early portion if routing goes that way. The mid-flight is open North Atlantic with occasional icebergs at lower latitudes in spring. The Canadian Maritimes — Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy — appear on the left side during descent into the northeastern US. Boston and the New England coastline become visible on the left roughly 45-60 minutes before landing.