Both sides offer one standout scenic segment bookending a long transatlantic crossing, but the Manhattan skyline approach into EWR is a more visually striking and widely recognized landmark sequence than the Naples departure view, giving the right side a slight edge overall.
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Flight Path
Naples to Newark is 4,405 miles (7,090 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Open North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Ireland and Newfoundland's coastal waters before the final descent into the New York/New Jersey area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NAP
LEFTDeparting runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest directly over Naples city and the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrentine Peninsula visible off the left side before the turn out over the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn the descent into EWR from the east, arrivals commonly pass over the New York City area before turning onto final for runway 22, giving a right-side view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Newark Bay just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capodichino (NAP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Naples to Newark. Both sides offer one standout scenic segment bookending a long transatlantic crossing, but the Manhattan skyline approach into EWR is a more visually striking and widely recognized landmark sequence than the Naples departure view, giving the right side a slight edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Capodichino in Naples?
During takeoff from Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest directly over Naples city and the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius and the Sorrentine Peninsula visible off the left side before the turn out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Naples city center, Sorrentine Peninsula.
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 the descent into EWR from the east, arrivals commonly pass over the New York City area before turning onto final for runway 22, giving a right-side view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Newark Bay just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Naples to Newark?
The flight from Capodichino (NAP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,405 miles (7,090 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Naples to Newark flight path pass over?
Open North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Ireland and Newfoundland's coastal waters before the final descent into the New York/New Jersey area.