Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Newark. Right side captures the more dramatic geography: London's Thames estuary on departure and the Hudson River crossing on arrival. Both segments offer stronger visual landmarks than left-side views, making right seats the superior choice for this transatlantic route.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. LCY typically departs eastbound (Runway 27 operations are common, but eastbound departures favor right-side views). Right seats capture the Thames estuary, Greenwich, and the sprawl of East London as you climb. The river's meanders and the industrial landscape of the Thames Gateway are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: River Thames and its estuary, Greenwich Peninsula with Millennium Dome, Canary Wharf towers (visible as a cluster in mid-distance), North Sea horizon.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approach to EWR typically uses Runway 22L or 04R depending on wind. For westbound approaches (common), left seats offer views of the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and New Jersey's industrial landscape. The river crossing and urban density provide strong visual interest during descent. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Palisades (western bank), Newark Bay and surrounding industrial areas.

The flight from City (LCY) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 7.5 to 8 hours.

The flight crosses the Atlantic at cruising altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). Notable features include the Irish coast (if routed via Ireland), the Atlantic Ocean with occasional cloud formations revealing water patterns, and the Newfoundland coast on approach to North America. The mid-Atlantic offers little surface detail, but clear days may reveal the curvature of the Earth and the vast ocean expanse. As the aircraft approaches the US coast, the Nova Scotia peninsula and New England coastline become visible, with the transition from ocean to land providing geographic orientation.