The right side delivers a dramatic volcanic departure past Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, a cruise track over the Gulf coast and southeastern US terrain, and a classic Manhattan skyline view on final approach - a much richer visual sequence than the left side's views of city sprawl and open plains.
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Flight Path
Mexico City to Newark is 2,077 miles (3,342 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.
Gulf of Mexico coastline near Tampico, the flat coastal plains of Louisiana and Alabama, the low ridges of the southern Appalachians in Georgia/Carolinas, and Chesapeake Bay before the descent into the New York/New Jersey area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MEX
RIGHTDeparting MEX to the ENE on runway 05L, the aircraft's right side faces south/southeast toward the Sierra Nevada volcanic range. Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, both often snow-capped, rise dramatically above the Mexico City basin and are visible for several minutes during the climb.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn approach into EWR from the south/southwest, arrivals lining up for runways 4L/4R swing past the New Jersey Meadowlands with Manhattan's skyline visible across the Hudson to the right side of the aircraft. This gives passengers a clear, close view of the city skyline shortly before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mexico City to Newark. The right side delivers a dramatic volcanic departure past Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, a cruise track over the Gulf coast and southeastern US terrain, and a classic Manhattan skyline view on final approach - a much richer visual sequence than the left side's views of city sprawl and open plains.
What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International in Mexico City?
During takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MEX to the ENE on runway 05L, the aircraft's right side faces south/southeast toward the Sierra Nevada volcanic range. Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, both often snow-capped, rise dramatically above the Mexico City basin and are visible for several minutes during the climb. Notable sights include: Popocatepetl volcano, Iztaccihuatl volcano, Mexico City basin sprawl, Sierra Nevada foothills.
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. On approach into EWR from the south/southwest, arrivals lining up for runways 4L/4R swing past the New Jersey Meadowlands with Manhattan's skyline visible across the Hudson to the right side of the aircraft. This gives passengers a clear, close view of the city skyline shortly before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, New Jersey Meadowlands wetlands.
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Newark?
The flight from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,077 miles (3,342 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Mexico City to Newark flight path pass over?
Gulf of Mexico coastline near Tampico, the flat coastal plains of Louisiana and Alabama, the low ridges of the southern Appalachians in Georgia/Carolinas, and Chesapeake Bay before the descent into the New York/New Jersey area