Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you Oslo, the Oslofjord, and Lake Mjøsa; arrival delivers the full Manhattan and Upper Bay panorama. The right side offers open North Atlantic ocean for most of the cruise, which is featureless by comparison.
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Flight Path
Oslo to Newark is 3,687 miles (5,933 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest over southern Norway and the Norwegian Sea, then across the North Atlantic near the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell area), over the Labrador Sea, across Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, then down the northeastern US seaboard past Boston and New York. Greenland's ice sheet edge may be faintly visible on clear days from either side near the midpoint, and Newfoundland's rugged coastline is sometimes visible during descent into the US corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from OSL
LEFTGardermoen's primary departure runway for westbound transatlantic flights is typically runway 01L/19R or 01R/19L, with aircraft turning southwest after takeoff. A left-side seat gives you views over the Mjøsa lake (Norway's largest) to the south and the forested Romerike plateau. As the aircraft banks west, you get a clear look at the Oslofjord and the city of Oslo itself.
Landing at EWR
LEFTFlights from Europe typically approach Newark from the northeast, with aircraft descending over Long Island or the New Jersey coast. A left-side seat on approach gives you the Manhattan skyline directly ahead and to the left, with the Hudson River, Upper Bay, and the Statue of Liberty clearly visible. The final approach over New Jersey keeps these landmarks in sustained view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Newark. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you Oslo, the Oslofjord, and Lake Mjøsa; arrival delivers the full Manhattan and Upper Bay panorama. The right side offers open North Atlantic ocean for most of the cruise, which is featureless by comparison.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gardermoen's primary departure runway for westbound transatlantic flights is typically runway 01L/19R or 01R/19L, with aircraft turning southwest after takeoff. A left-side seat gives you views over the Mjøsa lake (Norway's largest) to the south and the forested Romerike plateau. As the aircraft banks west, you get a clear look at the Oslofjord and the city of Oslo itself. Notable sights include: Lake Mjøsa to the south, Oslofjord and Oslo city center, Romerike forested plateau below, Drammen valley to the southwest.
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. Flights from Europe typically approach Newark from the northeast, with aircraft descending over Long Island or the New Jersey coast. A left-side seat on approach gives you the Manhattan skyline directly ahead and to the left, with the Hudson River, Upper Bay, and the Statue of Liberty clearly visible. The final approach over New Jersey keeps these landmarks in sustained view. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Newark?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,687 miles (5,933 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Oslo to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over southern Norway and the Norwegian Sea, then across the North Atlantic near the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell area), over the Labrador Sea, across Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, then down the northeastern US seaboard past Boston and New York. Greenland's ice sheet edge may be faintly visible on clear days from either side near the midpoint, and Newfoundland's rugged coastline is sometimes visible during descent into the US corridor.