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.
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Flight Path
Porto Santo to Newark is 3,181 miles (5,119 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
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.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PXO
LEFTLeft 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.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTRight 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.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Porto Santo (PXO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
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.
What can I see during takeoff from Porto Santo in Porto Santo?
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.
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. 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.
How long is the flight from Porto Santo to Newark?
The flight from Porto Santo (PXO) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,181 miles (5,119 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Porto Santo to Newark flight path pass over?
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.