About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hewanorra International (UVF) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hewandorra to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight — the Pitons on departure and the Manhattan skyline on arrival. The right side offers open water for most of the journey with little to distinguish it. Left is the clear choice for the full experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Hewanorra International in Hewandorra?
During takeoff from Hewanorra International (UVF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Hewanorra's runway 10/28 means departures heading northwest toward EWR will typically use runway 10, climbing out over the southern tip of St. Lucia. The left side gives you the Piton mountains (Gros Piton and Petit Piton) as the aircraft banks north, plus the rugged Atlantic coastline of the island's eastern shore. Right side gets open Caribbean Sea almost immediately. Notable sights include: Gros Piton and Petit Piton volcanic spires, Vieux Fort Bay, the Atlantic windward coastline of southern St. Lucia, Maria Islands just offshore.
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. Approaching EWR from the south on the typical runway 22L/22R configuration, or from the northeast on runway 04, the left side tracks over Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and the New York Harbor approach. This is one of the most iconic urban approaches in aviation — the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge are all on the left. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Hudson River.
How long is the flight from Hewandorra to Newark?
The flight from Hewanorra International (UVF) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Hewandorra to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Eastern Caribbean, passing near Martinique and Dominica early in the climb, then over Puerto Rico and Hispaniola visible as large mountainous islands below. The flight crosses the Bahamas archipelago — dozens of low coral islands and vivid shallow-water banks visible in clear conditions. The Florida Straits and then the US Eastern Seaboard come into view as the flight approaches the northeast, with the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Delaware Bay visible before the New York metro area.