The left side wins on both ends of the flight — desert mountain scenery during the Phoenix departure and a genuine Manhattan skyline view on the Newark approach, while the right side offers mostly flat plains and open sky during cruise.
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Flight Path
Phoenix to Newark is 2,128 miles (3,425 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.
Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, the Texas Panhandle plains, the Ozark Plateau, and the Appalachian ridgelines of Pennsylvania before descent into the New Jersey lowlands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHX
LEFTEastbound departures out of Sky Harbor bank slightly north, putting Camelback Mountain, Papago Park's red buttes, and the jagged Superstition Mountains on the left side as the city falls away below.
Landing at EWR
LEFTArrivals from the west typically land on Newark's 4L/4R runways, approaching from the southwest and turning onto a northeast final — this puts the Manhattan skyline and lower Hudson Bay squarely on the left side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Newark. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — desert mountain scenery during the Phoenix departure and a genuine Manhattan skyline view on the Newark approach, while the right side offers mostly flat plains and open sky during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Eastbound departures out of Sky Harbor bank slightly north, putting Camelback Mountain, Papago Park's red buttes, and the jagged Superstition Mountains on the left side as the city falls away below. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, Papago Park buttes, Superstition Mountains, Phoenix metro grid.
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. Arrivals from the west typically land on Newark's 4L/4R runways, approaching from the southwest and turning onto a northeast final — this puts the Manhattan skyline and lower Hudson Bay squarely on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty area, Raritan Bay.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Newark?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,128 miles (3,425 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phoenix to Newark flight path pass over?
Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, the Texas Panhandle plains, the Ozark Plateau, and the Appalachian ridgelines of Pennsylvania before descent into the New Jersey lowlands