Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Newark. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure offers Lake Zurich and the Alps, while arrival delivers the full Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor panorama. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, so the left seat is the clear choice for this route.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 heading south or runway 28 heading west. On a westbound transatlantic routing, a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich and the city center as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest. The Swiss Alps are visible to the south on the left side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurich city center and old town, the Glarus Alps to the southeast, Lake Greifen to the east.

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Flights from Europe typically approach Newark from the northeast, often using runway 22L or 29 depending on winds. A left-side seat on approach gives clear views of Lower Manhattan's skyline, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor as the aircraft descends over New Jersey. The Statue of Liberty and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge are also visible from this side. Notable sights include: Lower Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours.

The flight tracks northwest over the Swiss Mittelland, crosses the Rhine into Germany, then over the Netherlands and exits European airspace near the UK coast. The transatlantic crossing passes south of Greenland and over the Labrador Sea. The Canadian coastline of Newfoundland or Nova Scotia may be visible during descent into US airspace, followed by the New England coast and Long Island Sound before the New York approach.