About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Juan to Newark. While the right side wins at takeoff with Old San Juan views, the left side delivers the more iconic payoff: the full Manhattan skyline approach into EWR is one of the great arrival views in commercial aviation. Over the mid-flight Atlantic there is little to differentiate sides, so the landing experience tips the balance to the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Luis Munoz Marin International in San Juan?
During takeoff from Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU), sit on the Right side for the best views. SJU's primary departure runway 10 sends aircraft eastward over the water, then turning north. A right-side seat captures the San Juan metro coastline, Old San Juan on its promontory, and El Morro fort as the aircraft banks. The Condado lagoon and beach strip are clearly visible before the aircraft heads out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Old San Juan peninsula and El Morro fort, Condado Lagoon and beach strip, San Juan Bay harbor, Isla Verde resort coastline.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary arrival runway 22L brings aircraft in from the northeast over New York Harbor and the Hudson River corridor. Left-side seats get the Manhattan skyline head-on as the aircraft descends, with the Statue of Liberty visible in the harbor and the full sweep of Lower Manhattan and Midtown clearly laid out. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline from Lower Manhattan to Midtown, Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
How long is the flight from San Juan to Newark?
The flight from Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
What does the San Juan to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northeast over open Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the route. The Bahamas archipelago may be visible far to the west in the early portion of the flight. The Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay mouth appear on the left side roughly 45-60 minutes before landing. The New Jersey coastline and Delaware Bay become visible on descent, with the Philadelphia metro area visible to the left before the final approach into EWR.