About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Newark. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you Vienna city and the Danube, and arrival delivers the Manhattan skyline across Newark Bay. During the transatlantic cruise the left side also faces slightly more southward, giving marginally better views of the southern coast of Greenland and Newfoundland as the great circle route arcs north.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Vienna Schwechat typically departs westbound on runway 29, meaning the left (south) side gets a clear view over Vienna city center as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest. You'll see the Danube cutting through the city, the historic Ringstrasse district, and the Vienna Woods rising to the west. Notable sights include: Danube River and Donauinsel island, Vienna city center and Ringstrasse, Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) hills to the west, Neusiedler See lake to the southeast.
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 typically lands on runways 22L/22R approaching from the northeast over Staten Island and Newark Bay, or runway 29 from the east. On the standard northeast approach, the left side faces south toward Manhattan's skyline across Newark Bay, giving a direct and iconic view of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline and Lower Manhattan, Hudson River, Newark Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the far distance.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Newark?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Vienna to Newark flight path pass over?
The great circle route from VIE to EWR tracks northwest over Germany and the Netherlands, crosses the North Sea near the UK, arcs over southern Iceland or just south of it, then crosses the North Atlantic. Over Greenland's southern tip, the icecap and fjords are visible on clear days. The route then crosses Labrador and Newfoundland, where boreal forest and countless lakes are visible, before descending over the Gulf of Maine and the northeastern US seaboard toward New Jersey.