Orlando to Newark flight pathMCOEWR

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Flight time2h 35m
Distance939
Heading024° → 028°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

While the takeoff favors the right side with Orlando's skyline, the left side wins overall due to the far more dramatic and iconic Manhattan skyline and harbor approach into EWR, which outweighs the flat, repetitive terrain seen for most of the cruise phase.

Takeoff · MCORIGHTDowntown Orlando skyline, Orlando's lake cluster, Lake Apopka
Landing · EWRLEFTManhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flat coastal plains of Georgia and the Carolinas, followed by the Chesapeake Bay region as the route continues north over the Mid-Atlantic states.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Orlando (right side) — Downtown Orlando skyline, Orlando's lake cluster, Lake Apopka

Takeoff from MCO

RIGHT

Departing MCO to the north, the right side offers views of downtown Orlando's skyline and the surrounding lake district before the route continues north over Florida's interior lakes and citrus groves.

Downtown Orlando skylineOrlando's lake clusterLake Apopka
Aerial window seat view during landing at Newark (left side) — Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty area

Landing at EWR

LEFT

Arriving at EWR from the west/southwest on the 4-side runways, the left side gives passengers a dramatic view of the Manhattan skyline and Newark Bay just before touchdown.

Manhattan skylineHudson RiverNewark BayStatue of Liberty area

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orlando International (MCO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Newark. While the takeoff favors the right side with Orlando's skyline, the left side wins overall due to the far more dramatic and iconic Manhattan skyline and harbor approach into EWR, which outweighs the flat, repetitive terrain seen for most of the cruise phase.

What can I see during takeoff from Orlando International in Orlando?

During takeoff from Orlando International (MCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MCO to the north, the right side offers views of downtown Orlando's skyline and the surrounding lake district before the route continues north over Florida's interior lakes and citrus groves. Notable sights include: Downtown Orlando skyline, Orlando's lake cluster, Lake Apopka.

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. Arriving at EWR from the west/southwest on the 4-side runways, the left side gives passengers a dramatic view of the Manhattan skyline and Newark Bay just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty area.

How long is the flight from Orlando to Newark?

The flight from Orlando International (MCO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 2h 35m.

What does the Orlando to Newark flight path pass over?

Flat coastal plains of Georgia and the Carolinas, followed by the Chesapeake Bay region as the route continues north over the Mid-Atlantic states.