While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Newark provides more dramatic and sustained visual interest with the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and industrial New Jersey landscape. Left-side seats capture the most iconic features of this route's final descent.
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Flight Path
Halifax to Newark is 613 miles (986 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Cape Cod and Nantucket Sound (visible as a sandy peninsula with barrier islands), the Connecticut coastline with Long Island Sound, and the New York-New Jersey border region with its network of rivers and industrial development
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHZ
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Halifax Harbour as you climb out over the water. The aircraft departs eastbound initially before turning southwest, so right windows capture the rocky Nova Scotia coast and the entrance to the harbour.
Landing at EWR
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Newark. The approach path brings you over the New Jersey coastline, and left windows frame the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the industrial landscape of northern New Jersey as you descend toward the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Halifax International (YHZ) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Halifax to Newark. While takeoff offers coastal scenery, the landing approach into Newark provides more dramatic and sustained visual interest with the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and industrial New Jersey landscape. Left-side seats capture the most iconic features of this route's final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Halifax International in Halifax?
During takeoff from Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and Halifax Harbour as you climb out over the water. The aircraft departs eastbound initially before turning southwest, so right windows capture the rocky Nova Scotia coast and the entrance to the harbour. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, Atlantic coastline with rocky outcrops, McNabs Island, Dartmouth waterfront.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Newark. The approach path brings you over the New Jersey coastline, and left windows frame the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the industrial landscape of northern New Jersey as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, New Jersey Meadowlands, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Halifax to Newark?
The flight from Halifax International (YHZ) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 613 miles (986 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Halifax to Newark flight path pass over?
Cape Cod and Nantucket Sound (visible as a sandy peninsula with barrier islands), the Connecticut coastline with Long Island Sound, and the New York-New Jersey border region with its network of rivers and industrial development