The left seat captures the dramatic Manhattan skyline and East River panorama during the climb out of LGA, which is the visual highlight of this very short flight. The landing right-side view is good but more industrial. Left wins on the strength of the departure view.
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Flight Path
New York to Newark is 17 miles (27 km), a flight of about 25 minutes.
The flight crosses directly over the Hudson River and the northern tip of Upper New York Bay at low altitude, with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island potentially visible below depending on exact routing. The New Jersey Turnpike corridor and Meadowlands wetlands are visible throughout the brief cruise phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
LEFTLGA typically departs runway 04 heading northeast, then turns west/southwest toward EWR. The left side captures the Manhattan skyline, the East River, and the full sweep of Upper New York Bay as the aircraft banks south. Right side faces Queens residential sprawl.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTEWR arrivals on runway 22L approach from the northeast over Newark Bay and the New Jersey wetlands. The right side faces east toward Manhattan and the Hudson River on final approach, giving a clear view of the skyline and the bay. Left side looks into industrial Newark and the Meadowlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Newark. The left seat captures the dramatic Manhattan skyline and East River panorama during the climb out of LGA, which is the visual highlight of this very short flight. The landing right-side view is good but more industrial. Left wins on the strength of the departure view.
What can I see during takeoff from La Guardia in New York?
During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. LGA typically departs runway 04 heading northeast, then turns west/southwest toward EWR. The left side captures the Manhattan skyline, the East River, and the full sweep of Upper New York Bay as the aircraft banks south. Right side faces Queens residential sprawl. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Midtown and Lower Manhattan), East River, Upper New York Bay, Williamsburg and Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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. EWR arrivals on runway 22L approach from the northeast over Newark Bay and the New Jersey wetlands. The right side faces east toward Manhattan and the Hudson River on final approach, giving a clear view of the skyline and the bay. Left side looks into industrial Newark and the Meadowlands. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Bayonne Peninsula.
How long is the flight from New York to Newark?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 17 miles (27 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight crosses directly over the Hudson River and the northern tip of Upper New York Bay at low altitude, with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island potentially visible below depending on exact routing. The New Jersey Turnpike corridor and Meadowlands wetlands are visible throughout the brief cruise phase.