Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Newark. The left side wins both ends of the flight. Departing MXP you get Lake Maggiore and the Alps; arriving EWR you get the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Over the Atlantic the views are symmetric, but the left side also offers slightly better angles on the southern coast of Ireland and Cornwall during the transatlantic crossing.

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Malpensa typically departs on runway 35L/35R heading north, then turns northwest toward the Atlantic. A left (west-facing) seat gives you a clear view of Lake Maggiore immediately after liftoff, with the Alps rising behind it. The Ticino valley and the Swiss border peaks are laid out cleanly on this side. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore), the Lepontine Alps along the Swiss border, the Po Valley flatlands to the south, Lake Lugano visible in the distance to the northeast.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR approaches typically come in from the northeast on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, or from the east on runway 29. On a standard northeast approach, the left side faces southeast toward Manhattan, giving a direct view of the New York skyline, Upper Bay, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The right side faces toward the New Jersey suburbs with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Midtown and Lower Manhattan), Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island.

The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

After crossing the Alps the route tracks northwest over France, then crosses the English Channel near Brittany or Cornwall. The southern coast of Ireland (County Cork area) is often visible before the long transatlantic stretch over the North Atlantic. The flight passes south of Greenland and Newfoundland, with the Canadian Maritime provinces and Nova Scotia coastline appearing a few hours before descent into New York.