While the Alps offer a scenic but brief moment during takeoff on the left, the right side rewards passengers with the far more memorable and sustained New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline view during the Newark approach, giving it the edge over an otherwise ocean-dominated flight.
Flight Path
Southern coast of Ireland, open North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, Nova Scotia coastline before the descent toward Long Island and New York Harbor
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ZRH
LEFTZurich's westbound departure (runway 28) puts the Alps on the left side of the aircraft during initial climb, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Alps and Titlis visible to the south before the plane turns northwest toward France and the Atlantic.
Landing at EWR
RIGHTOn approach into Newark, the turn toward runway 22 or 4 typically brings New York Harbor into view on the right side, with the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline visible just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Newark. While the Alps offer a scenic but brief moment during takeoff on the left, the right side rewards passengers with the far more memorable and sustained New York Harbor and Manhattan skyline view during the Newark approach, giving it the edge over an otherwise ocean-dominated flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Zurich in Zurich?
During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich's westbound departure (runway 28) puts the Alps on the left side of the aircraft during initial climb, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped peaks of the Bernese Alps and Titlis visible to the south before the plane turns northwest toward France and the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Swiss lowlands farmland, Bernese Alps, Titlis.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Newark, the turn toward runway 22 or 4 typically brings New York Harbor into view on the right side, with the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline visible just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan skyline, New York Harbor, Newark Bay.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Newark?
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes 9h 25m.
What does the Zurich to Newark flight path pass over?
Southern coast of Ireland, open North Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, Nova Scotia coastline before the descent toward Long Island and New York Harbor