The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic San Diego Bay and skyline departure, plus a rare Manhattan skyline view on the EWR approach. The left side is mostly ocean at takeoff and flat plains at cruise with no comparable landing payoff.
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Flight Path
San Diego to Newark is 2,420 miles (3,895 km), a flight of about 4 hours 55 minutes.
Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Rio Grande valley and Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, Texas Panhandle and Great Plains, Mississippi River crossing, Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania before descent
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SAN
RIGHTDeparting runway 27, the aircraft climbs west over San Diego Bay before banking toward the east, putting downtown San Diego's skyline, Balboa Park, and the harbor on the right side of the plane. The left side mostly shows Coronado and open ocean haze with less to look at.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn the approach into runway 4L/4R from the southwest, the flight path passes south of Manhattan before turning northeast for final, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Statue of Liberty on the right side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Diego to Newark. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic San Diego Bay and skyline departure, plus a rare Manhattan skyline view on the EWR approach. The left side is mostly ocean at takeoff and flat plains at cruise with no comparable landing payoff.
What can I see during takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld in San Diego?
During takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 27, the aircraft climbs west over San Diego Bay before banking toward the east, putting downtown San Diego's skyline, Balboa Park, and the harbor on the right side of the plane. The left side mostly shows Coronado and open ocean haze with less to look at. Notable sights include: San Diego Bay, downtown San Diego skyline, Coronado Bridge, Balboa Park.
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 approach into runway 4L/4R from the southwest, the flight path passes south of Manhattan before turning northeast for final, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Statue of Liberty on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Newark?
The flight from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,420 miles (3,895 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Diego to Newark flight path pass over?
Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Rio Grande valley and Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, Texas Panhandle and Great Plains, Mississippi River crossing, Appalachian ridges of Pennsylvania before descent