Paris to Newark is 3,639 miles (5,856 km), a flight of about 8 hours 40 minutes.
Both sides spend most of the roughly eight-and-a-half-hour flight over open ocean with little to see, but the right side captures the two most distinctive landmark moments of the trip—Paris on departure and Manhattan's skyline on arrival—giving it the edge.
Flight Path
North Atlantic Ocean, with possible distant views of the southern Irish coast or Newfoundland's rocky shoreline depending on the exact great-circle track
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORY
RIGHTDeparting Orly to the west, the aircraft's turn onto its oceanic routing typically swings north of the airport, giving right-side passengers a brief but recognizable view of central Paris—the Seine loop, Eiffel Tower, and Sacré-Cœur—before the climb continues over Normandy toward the Channel.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn typical north-wind approaches into runway 4L/4R, arriving flights track up over central New Jersey before turning final, putting the Manhattan skyline and harbor on the right side of the aircraft during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Newark. Both sides spend most of the roughly eight-and-a-half-hour flight over open ocean with little to see, but the right side captures the two most distinctive landmark moments of the trip—Paris on departure and Manhattan's skyline on arrival—giving it the edge.
What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?
During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Orly to the west, the aircraft's turn onto its oceanic routing typically swings north of the airport, giving right-side passengers a brief but recognizable view of central Paris—the Seine loop, Eiffel Tower, and Sacré-Cœur—before the climb continues over Normandy toward the Channel. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Seine River bends, Sacré-Cœur/Montmartre, Paris rooftops.
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 typical north-wind approaches into runway 4L/4R, arriving flights track up over central New Jersey before turning final, putting the Manhattan skyline and harbor on the right side of the aircraft during descent. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Paris to Newark?
The flight from Orly (ORY) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,639 miles (5,856 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Newark flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, with possible distant views of the southern Irish coast or Newfoundland's rocky shoreline depending on the exact great-circle track