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CPT → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior due to the potential for iconic views of the Manhattan skyline during the approach into Newark, coupled with the early flight path over the Namibian coastline.
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Skeleton Coast
The desolate and striking interface where the Namib Desert dunes meet the cold Atlantic waters.
West African Bulge
Distant views of the West African coastline, including parts of Liberia and Sierra Leone, depending on the airway.
Manhattan Skyline
On many approach patterns into Newark, the right side provides a spectacular panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
Statue of Liberty
Often visible during the final banking maneuvers into EWR, especially when landing on runways 22L or 22R.
Newark Bay
Views of the busy shipping ports and container terminals just moments before touchdown.
The right side is the 'money' side for the arrival. To see the Manhattan skyline, pray for a 'Bridge Visual' or a northern approach. Note that because this is a 14-16 hour flight leaving CPT in the evening, the African coastline will likely be dark, but the sunrise will occur on the right side as you approach North America.
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Table Mountain & Cape Peninsula
Dramatic views of the Cape of Good Hope and the iconic flat-topped mountain immediately following departure.
South Atlantic Crossing
Uninterrupted vistas of the vast Atlantic Ocean as the flight tracks northwest toward the equator.
Equatorial Sunset
The left side offers a front-row seat to the sun setting over the open ocean during the first half of the journey.
Jersey Shoreline
Views of the New Jersey coastline and the Atlantic City boardwalk during the initial descent phase.
Choose the left side if you want the best view of the Cape Peninsula at takeoff. Since this route usually departs CPT in the evening, the left side will face the setting sun, which can be intense but beautiful. This side is also better for spotting the New Jersey coastline before the final turn toward the airport.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 12,592 km (7,824 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 hrs 49 min
Departure: CPT (-33.9648017883, 18.6016998291)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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