The right side offers a stronger overall experience thanks to the Minneapolis skyline and river view on departure and the dramatic Manhattan skyline and harbor approach into EWR, while the left side over the cruise portion is mostly flat Midwest farmland with little variation.
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Flight Path
Minneapolis to Newark is 1,006 miles (1,619 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Great Lakes region including southern Lake Michigan near Chicago and the western basin of Lake Erie near Cleveland, followed by the ridgelines of the Allegheny Plateau in Pennsylvania
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MSP
RIGHTDeparting MSP on the southeast-facing runway pair, the climb out banks over the Mississippi River and gives a clear view of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul before leveling off over the flat farmland of western Wisconsin.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn approach into EWR from the west, the turn south of Manhattan before lining up on the southwest-facing runway puts the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on the right side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Newark. The right side offers a stronger overall experience thanks to the Minneapolis skyline and river view on departure and the dramatic Manhattan skyline and harbor approach into EWR, while the left side over the cruise portion is mostly flat Midwest farmland with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MSP on the southeast-facing runway pair, the climb out banks over the Mississippi River and gives a clear view of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul before leveling off over the flat farmland of western Wisconsin. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Minneapolis skyline, St. Paul, Twin Cities lakes.
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 west, the turn south of Manhattan before lining up on the southwest-facing runway puts the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Statue of Liberty.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Newark?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,006 miles (1,619 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Minneapolis to Newark flight path pass over?
Great Lakes region including southern Lake Michigan near Chicago and the western basin of Lake Erie near Cleveland, followed by the ridgelines of the Allegheny Plateau in Pennsylvania