The left side bookends the flight with two genuinely distinctive landmarks — Windsor Castle on departure and the Manhattan skyline on arrival — while the right side offers only fleeting, less defined glimpses of the Welsh or Irish coastline before hours of open Atlantic.
Flight Path
London to Newark is 3,456 miles (5,562 km), a flight of about 8 hours 5 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean between Ireland and Newfoundland, with no land visible for several hours; on some northerly routings the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell) may be faintly visible on the horizon to the right.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's westerly departures climb out almost directly over Windsor, and Windsor Castle and the looping River Thames are visible on the left side within the first couple of minutes. The right side mostly shows the flatter, less distinctive suburbs of west London and Slough.
Landing at EWR
LEFTTransatlantic arrivals into Newark commonly cross over New Jersey from the north before turning onto final approach, and on the left side passengers get a clear, close view of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River. The right side mostly faces the flatter New Jersey Meadowlands and industrial waterfront.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Newark. The left side bookends the flight with two genuinely distinctive landmarks — Windsor Castle on departure and the Manhattan skyline on arrival — while the right side offers only fleeting, less defined glimpses of the Welsh or Irish coastline before hours of open Atlantic.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's westerly departures climb out almost directly over Windsor, and Windsor Castle and the looping River Thames are visible on the left side within the first couple of minutes. The right side mostly shows the flatter, less distinctive suburbs of west London and Slough. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, Berkshire countryside, Great Park woodlands.
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. Transatlantic arrivals into Newark commonly cross over New Jersey from the north before turning onto final approach, and on the left side passengers get a clear, close view of the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River. The right side mostly faces the flatter New Jersey Meadowlands and industrial waterfront. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (One World Trade Center, Empire State Building), Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty (distant).
How long is the flight from London to Newark?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,456 miles (5,562 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Newark flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean between Ireland and Newfoundland, with no land visible for several hours; on some northerly routings the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell) may be faintly visible on the horizon to the right.