Left side wins both departure and arrival with the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Range on takeoff and the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on approach. Across the mid-flight, the left side also tracks closer to the southern Rockies and Great Plains features as the route curves slightly northeast.
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Flight Path
Salt Lake City to Newark is 1,964 miles (3,160 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, the Colorado Rockies including the Front Range near Denver, the flat expanse of the Great Plains across Nebraska and Iowa, the Mississippi River near the Iowa-Illinois border, Lake Michigan visible to the north, then the Ohio and Pennsylvania Appalachians before descending into the New York metro area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SLC
LEFTSLC typically departs east on runway 16L/34R or uses runways oriented north-south. On an eastbound departure, the left side faces north toward the Great Salt Lake, which is enormous and unmistakable from the air. As the aircraft turns east, the left side also captures the Wasatch Front rising sharply from the valley floor.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR approaches typically come in from the west or southwest on runway 22L/22R or 29. On these approaches, the left side has a direct view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as the aircraft descends over New Jersey. The right side faces inland New Jersey with far less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Newark. Left side wins both departure and arrival with the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch Range on takeoff and the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River on approach. Across the mid-flight, the left side also tracks closer to the southern Rockies and Great Plains features as the route curves slightly northeast.
What can I see during takeoff from Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
During takeoff from Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. SLC typically departs east on runway 16L/34R or uses runways oriented north-south. On an eastbound departure, the left side faces north toward the Great Salt Lake, which is enormous and unmistakable from the air. As the aircraft turns east, the left side also captures the Wasatch Front rising sharply from the valley floor. Notable sights include: Great Salt Lake, Wasatch Range (including Mount Olympus and Twin Peaks), Salt Lake Valley grid, Antelope Island.
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 approaches typically come in from the west or southwest on runway 22L/22R or 29. On these approaches, the left side has a direct view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as the aircraft descends over New Jersey. The right side faces inland New Jersey with far less visual interest. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Newark?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,964 miles (3,160 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Salt Lake City to Newark flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Uinta Mountains of northeastern Utah, the Colorado Rockies including the Front Range near Denver, the flat expanse of the Great Plains across Nebraska and Iowa, the Mississippi River near the Iowa-Illinois border, Lake Michigan visible to the north, then the Ohio and Pennsylvania Appalachians before descending into the New York metro area