About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over Warsaw you get the city and Vistula on departure, and on arrival into Newark the left side delivers the iconic Lower Manhattan and New York Harbor approach. During the transatlantic crossing the left side also faces south, giving slightly better views of the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet and the Labrador coast if conditions allow.
What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?
During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Warsaw Chopin Airport's primary departure runway 33 sends aircraft northwest, putting the left (south/southwest) side facing back over central Warsaw. You get a clear view of the Vistula River snaking through the city, the Old Town area, and the Palace of Culture and Science tower standing out among the skyline. Notable sights include: Vistula River through Warsaw city center, Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw Old Town district, Łazienki Park green space.
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 westbound arrival on runway 22L brings aircraft in from the northeast over New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. The left side faces southeast, giving a direct view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and the Statue of Liberty before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline including One World Trade Center, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Upper New York Bay.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Newark?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Warsaw to Newark flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over northern Germany and Denmark, then across the southern tip of Norway before heading out over the North Sea and North Atlantic. Greenland's southeastern ice cap and fjord coastline may be visible in clear conditions. The route then crosses southern Labrador and Quebec before descending over New England and the Hudson Valley toward Newark.