Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over upstate New York and the Catskills, the left side also faces south toward the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains, while the right side looks north over less distinctive terrain. Left is the clear choice for the entire journey.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Newark is 336 miles (540 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The flight tracks southeast over Lake Ontario's eastern end near Oswego, then crosses into New York State over the Tug Hill Plateau. It passes south of the Adirondacks and over the Mohawk Valley corridor near Utica and Rome, then descends over the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley before entering the New York metro area from the north.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YTZ
LEFTBilly Bishop uses runway 08/26 and 15/33. Departing east or southeast toward EWR, the left (north) side gives you a clear view back over downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower, with Lake Ontario stretching to the east. The right side faces south over the lake with little of interest.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's primary arrival runways 22L/22R bring aircraft in from the northeast over Staten Island and Newark Bay. The left side faces east and gives a direct view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as you descend. The right side looks west over New Jersey's industrial flatlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over upstate New York and the Catskills, the left side also faces south toward the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains, while the right side looks north over less distinctive terrain. Left is the clear choice for the entire journey.
What can I see during takeoff from City Centre in Toronto?
During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Billy Bishop uses runway 08/26 and 15/33. Departing east or southeast toward EWR, the left (north) side gives you a clear view back over downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower, with Lake Ontario stretching to the east. The right side faces south over the lake with little of interest. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands and inner harbour, Lake Ontario eastern basin, Scarborough Bluffs visible to the east.
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 arrival runways 22L/22R bring aircraft in from the northeast over Staten Island and Newark Bay. The left side faces east and gives a direct view of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as you descend. The right side looks west over New Jersey's industrial flatlands. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline including One World Trade Center, New York Harbor and Upper Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Newark Bay and Bayonne Bridge.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Newark?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 336 miles (540 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over Lake Ontario's eastern end near Oswego, then crosses into New York State over the Tug Hill Plateau. It passes south of the Adirondacks and over the Mohawk Valley corridor near Utica and Rome, then descends over the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley before entering the New York metro area from the north.