The takeoff from Kirkwall offers more visually distinctive natural scenery—the Orkney Islands and Pentland Firth are geographically dramatic and unique. While the Newark approach provides urban interest, the Orkney departure captures more genuinely scenic geography.
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Flight Path
Kirkwall to Newark is 3,236 miles (5,207 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
Over the Atlantic, the flight path crosses the North Atlantic shipping lanes and passes south of Iceland (not visible but roughly 400 miles north of track). Greenland's southern tip may be visible on clear days as a distant, snow-covered landmass on the northern horizon during mid-flight. The flight then approaches North America over the Canadian Maritimes and New England, with the Appalachian Mountains visible as a distant ridge system running north-south across the landscape during the final 90 minutes before descent into Newark.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KOI
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Orkney Islands' dramatic coastlines and the Pentland Firth strait separating Orkney from mainland Scotland. The irregular island topography and water passages are visually distinctive during climb-out.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Hudson River estuary, Manhattan's skyline, and the New Jersey coastline during approach. The urban geometry and water features create a dramatic final descent view into Newark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kirkwall (KOI) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kirkwall to Newark. The takeoff from Kirkwall offers more visually distinctive natural scenery—the Orkney Islands and Pentland Firth are geographically dramatic and unique. While the Newark approach provides urban interest, the Orkney departure captures more genuinely scenic geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Kirkwall in Kirkwall?
During takeoff from Kirkwall (KOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Orkney Islands' dramatic coastlines and the Pentland Firth strait separating Orkney from mainland Scotland. The irregular island topography and water passages are visually distinctive during climb-out. Notable sights include: Orkney Islands archipelago, Pentland Firth, Hoy (highest point in Orkney at 1,520 ft), mainland Scottish coast to the south.
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. Right side provides views of the Hudson River estuary, Manhattan's skyline, and the New Jersey coastline during approach. The urban geometry and water features create a dramatic final descent view into Newark. Notable sights include: Hudson River and estuary, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Palisades, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Kirkwall to Newark?
The flight from Kirkwall (KOI) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,236 miles (5,207 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kirkwall to Newark flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic, the flight path crosses the North Atlantic shipping lanes and passes south of Iceland (not visible but roughly 400 miles north of track). Greenland's southern tip may be visible on clear days as a distant, snow-covered landmass on the northern horizon during mid-flight. The flight then approaches North America over the Canadian Maritimes and New England, with the Appalachian Mountains visible as a distant ridge system running north-south across the landscape during the final 90 minutes before descent into Newark.