The right side delivers the flight's two most dramatic moments - Mt. Hood during the PDX climb-out and the Manhattan skyline with the Statue of Liberty during the EWR approach - while the left side offers mostly flat farmland and suburban sprawl at both ends.
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Flight Path
Portland to Newark is 2,427 miles (3,907 km), a flight of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
The route crosses the Rocky Mountains near Wyoming's Wind River Range before flattening out over the Great Plains of Nebraska and Iowa, then crosses the Mississippi River and the rolling ridgelines of the Appalachian Plateau in Pennsylvania before descending into the New York metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PDX
RIGHTPDX departures typically use runway 28, climbing west over the Columbia River before turning south and then east to join the transcontinental route. That turn puts Mt. Hood's snow-capped cone directly on the right side, with the Cascade foothills and Willamette Valley visible below.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn arrivals from the west, EWR's runway 22 approach path curves south of Manhattan before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Portland International (PDX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Portland to Newark. The right side delivers the flight's two most dramatic moments - Mt. Hood during the PDX climb-out and the Manhattan skyline with the Statue of Liberty during the EWR approach - while the left side offers mostly flat farmland and suburban sprawl at both ends.
What can I see during takeoff from Portland International in Portland?
During takeoff from Portland International (PDX), sit on the Right side for the best views. PDX departures typically use runway 28, climbing west over the Columbia River before turning south and then east to join the transcontinental route. That turn puts Mt. Hood's snow-capped cone directly on the right side, with the Cascade foothills and Willamette Valley visible below. Notable sights include: Mt. Hood, Columbia River, Willamette Valley, Cascade foothills.
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 arrivals from the west, EWR's runway 22 approach path curves south of Manhattan before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty in Upper New York Bay. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Portland to Newark?
The flight from Portland International (PDX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,427 miles (3,907 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Portland to Newark flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Rocky Mountains near Wyoming's Wind River Range before flattening out over the Great Plains of Nebraska and Iowa, then crosses the Mississippi River and the rolling ridgelines of the Appalachian Plateau in Pennsylvania before descending into the New York metro area.