Palm Springs to Newark flight pathPSPEWR

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Flight time4h 35m
Distance2,352
Heading066° → 092°

Palm Springs to Newark is 2,352 miles (3,786 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side wins on sustained scenic value: a dramatic mountain departure over the San Jacintos followed by glimpses of the Rockies and high plains during cruise, versus the right side's single, if iconic, skyline moment on approach.

Takeoff · PSPLEFTSan Jacinto Peak, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway cable line, Coachella Valley floor
Landing · EWRRIGHTManhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Upper New York Bay, Newark Bay

Flight Path

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Colorado Rockies foothills, high plains of eastern Colorado and Kansas, Mississippi River crossing near the Missouri/Illinois border

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from PSP

LEFT

Departing PSP on runway 31L, the initial climb into the San Gorgonio Pass puts the steep San Jacinto escarpment right off the left side, with the Coachella Valley floor dropping away below. It's one of the most dramatic close-up mountain views of any US departure.

San Jacinto PeakPalm Springs Aerial Tramway cable lineCoachella Valley floorSalton Sea in the distance
Aerial window seat view during landing at Newark (right side) — Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Upper New York Bay, Newark Bay, Hudson River mouth

Landing at EWR

RIGHT

On the descent into EWR, arrivals from the west commonly swing south of the city before turning north for the runway, putting the Manhattan skyline and Upper Bay squarely on the right side during the final turn. It's a brief but iconic view that the left side misses entirely.

Manhattan skylineStatue of Liberty and Upper New York BayNewark BayHudson River mouth

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palm Springs International (PSP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palm Springs to Newark. The left side wins on sustained scenic value: a dramatic mountain departure over the San Jacintos followed by glimpses of the Rockies and high plains during cruise, versus the right side's single, if iconic, skyline moment on approach.

What can I see during takeoff from Palm Springs International in Palm Springs?

During takeoff from Palm Springs International (PSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PSP on runway 31L, the initial climb into the San Gorgonio Pass puts the steep San Jacinto escarpment right off the left side, with the Coachella Valley floor dropping away below. It's one of the most dramatic close-up mountain views of any US departure. Notable sights include: San Jacinto Peak, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway cable line, Coachella Valley floor, Salton Sea in the distance.

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 the descent into EWR, arrivals from the west commonly swing south of the city before turning north for the runway, putting the Manhattan skyline and Upper Bay squarely on the right side during the final turn. It's a brief but iconic view that the left side misses entirely. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Upper New York Bay, Newark Bay, Hudson River mouth.

How long is the flight from Palm Springs to Newark?

The flight from Palm Springs International (PSP) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,352 miles (3,786 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Palm Springs to Newark flight path pass over?

Colorado Rockies foothills, high plains of eastern Colorado and Kansas, Mississippi River crossing near the Missouri/Illinois border