Pittsburgh to Newark flight path: PIT to EWR

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pittsburgh to Newark. While Pittsburgh's takeoff favors the right side with its riverside skyline, the Manhattan skyline view on approach to EWR is a more iconic and widely recognizable scenic payoff, tipping the overall recommendation to the left side.

During takeoff from Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PIT on runway 28, aircraft climb westward before turning east toward Newark, giving right-side passengers a view of downtown Pittsburgh's skyline and the confluence of the three rivers as the plane banks. This is one of the more distinctive urban views on a short domestic route. Notable sights include: Downtown Pittsburgh skyline, confluence of Allegheny/Monongahela/Ohio rivers, Mount Washington bluffs.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into EWR from the west, arrivals descending toward runway 4L/4R typically bank to reveal the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River to the left before final approach over the Meadowlands. This gives left-side passengers a dramatic view of NYC's skyscrapers just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, One World Trade Center, Meadowlands wetlands.

The flight from Pittsburgh International (PIT) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 318 miles (512 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

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