Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Porto Santo to Newark. While the takeoff offers volcanic island scenery, the landing approach over the New York metropolitan area—Manhattan, Hudson River, and Newark Bay—provides more dramatic and recognizable urban landmarks. Right side captures the arrival highlight.

During takeoff from Porto Santo (PXO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of Porto Santo's volcanic terrain and the Atlantic coastline. The aircraft departs eastbound, so the left wing points north toward the island's dramatic cliffs and the open ocean. Notable sights include: Porto Santo's northern cliffs, the Atlantic Ocean, Desertas Islands (visible to the northwest on clear days), volcanic plateau terrain.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best views during the final approach into Newark. The aircraft descends from the northwest over New Jersey, and the right wing faces south toward Manhattan, the Hudson River, and Newark Bay—the visual centerpiece of arrival. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Newark Bay, New Jersey Palisades.

The flight from Porto Santo (PXO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 7 to 7.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic at roughly 35,000 feet. Notable features include the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (not visible at altitude), but the Azores archipelago lies south of the direct route. Over the Atlantic, passengers may see scattered cloud formations and occasional weather systems. As the aircraft approaches the North American coast, the Grand Banks off Newfoundland and Nova Scotia pass to the north. The flight then crosses over New England—the Appalachian Mountains become visible as a distant ridge on the horizon during descent, running southwest to northeast. Cape Cod and the Massachusetts coastline appear as the aircraft approaches the New York airspace.