Stockholm to Newark is 3,912 miles (6,296 km), a flight of about 9 hours 30 minutes.
Left side wins both takeoff and landing. The departure offers Swedish lake scenery and coastline, while the arrival delivers the iconic Manhattan and New York Harbor approach — making left the clear choice for the full journey.
Flight Path
The route tracks southwest over southern Sweden, then crosses the Danish straits and southern tip of Norway before heading out over the North Sea. The aircraft then crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Iceland and Greenland's southern tip. Approaching North America, the route crosses Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, then follows the New England coast south over Massachusetts and Connecticut before descending into the New York metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NYO
LEFTSkavsta's primary runway 08/26 means westbound departures head roughly west. A left-side seat faces south, giving views over Lake Vättern — one of Sweden's largest lakes — and the agricultural lowlands of Södermanland. The right side faces north toward less distinctive terrain.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's primary westbound arrival on runway 22L/22R brings aircraft in from the northeast over New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. Left-side seats face southeast, directly toward the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Upper New York Bay on final approach. This is one of the most dramatic urban approach views in aviation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Skavsta (NYO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stockholm to Newark. Left side wins both takeoff and landing. The departure offers Swedish lake scenery and coastline, while the arrival delivers the iconic Manhattan and New York Harbor approach — making left the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Skavsta in Stockholm?
During takeoff from Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Skavsta's primary runway 08/26 means westbound departures head roughly west. A left-side seat faces south, giving views over Lake Vättern — one of Sweden's largest lakes — and the agricultural lowlands of Södermanland. The right side faces north toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Lake Vättern (long narrow lake to the southwest), Lake Mälaren (to the north as the aircraft turns), Nyköping town and its river estuary, Baltic Sea coastline to the east during initial climb.
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. EWR's primary westbound arrival on runway 22L/22R brings aircraft in from the northeast over New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. Left-side seats face southeast, directly toward the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Upper New York Bay on final approach. This is one of the most dramatic urban approach views in aviation. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline (Midtown and Lower Manhattan towers), Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to Newark?
The flight from Skavsta (NYO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 9 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,912 miles (6,296 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Stockholm to Newark flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest over southern Sweden, then crosses the Danish straits and southern tip of Norway before heading out over the North Sea. The aircraft then crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Iceland and Greenland's southern tip. Approaching North America, the route crosses Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, then follows the New England coast south over Massachusetts and Connecticut before descending into the New York metro area.