Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading south-southeast, the left side also tracks closer to the St. Lawrence lowlands and eventually the Adirondack foothills of upstate New York, offering more geographic interest than the right side's view over rural Quebec and Vermont interior.
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Flight Path
Ottawa to Newark is 329 miles (529 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the St. Lawrence River lowlands south of Montreal, then tracks over the Adirondack Park region of upstate New York with its lake-dotted forested plateau, before descending over the Hudson Valley and crossing into New Jersey. Lake Champlain may be visible to the right on clear days, and the Hudson River becomes visible during descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YOW
LEFTOttawa's most common departure is runway 25 (heading west-southwest), which puts the left side facing north toward the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills. You get a clear view of the river corridor and the Gatineau Park ridgeline as the aircraft banks southeast toward the US.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's most common arrival is runway 22L/22R, approaching from the northeast over New Jersey. Left side passengers get the Manhattan skyline directly ahead and to the left, with the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay clearly visible during the descent over the New Jersey flatlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ottawa to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading south-southeast, the left side also tracks closer to the St. Lawrence lowlands and eventually the Adirondack foothills of upstate New York, offering more geographic interest than the right side's view over rural Quebec and Vermont interior.
What can I see during takeoff from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International in Ottawa?
During takeoff from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ottawa's most common departure is runway 25 (heading west-southwest), which puts the left side facing north toward the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills. You get a clear view of the river corridor and the Gatineau Park ridgeline as the aircraft banks southeast toward the US. Notable sights include: Ottawa River, Gatineau Hills (Canadian Shield escarpment), downtown Ottawa Parliament Hill area, Rideau River confluence.
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 most common arrival is runway 22L/22R, approaching from the northeast over New Jersey. Left side passengers get the Manhattan skyline directly ahead and to the left, with the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay clearly visible during the descent over the New Jersey flatlands. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Newark?
The flight from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 329 miles (529 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Ottawa to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the St. Lawrence River lowlands south of Montreal, then tracks over the Adirondack Park region of upstate New York with its lake-dotted forested plateau, before descending over the Hudson Valley and crossing into New Jersey. Lake Champlain may be visible to the right on clear days, and the Hudson River becomes visible during descent.