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EWR → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a higher probability of viewing the Aurora Borealis during the night crossing and spectacular views of the NYC skyline on departure and the Welsh mountains on arrival.
Manhattan Skyline
Dramatic views of the Empire State Building and Central Park during the initial climb out of Newark.
Aurora Borealis
Visibility of the Northern Lights is common on this northern latitude route during the dark transatlantic segment.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On northern-tracked flights, the jagged fjords and massive glaciers of southern Greenland are visible.
Snowdonia National Park
Rugged peaks of North Wales provide a scenic backdrop as the aircraft begins its descent into the UK.
Ironbridge Gorge
A glimpse of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution just west of Birmingham during the final approach.
Newfoundland Coast
The rocky cliffs and deep bays of eastern Canada are often visible before heading out over the open ocean.
Sit in the back of the plane to avoid wing obstruction. For the Aurora Borealis, fly during winter months and use a blanket to block cabin light reflection on the window. Monitor the flight map; if the track passes north of 55 degrees latitude, Greenland views are likely roughly 4 hours after takeoff.
Long Island Shoreline
Views of the Hamptons and the sandy barrier islands of the New York and bridge-connected coastline.
Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to the sun rising over the horizon, signaling the approach to the European continent.
Southern Irish Coast
The green fields and cliffs of County Cork or Waterford as the plane crosses into the Irish Sea.
Shropshire Hills
Classic English countryside featuring rolling hills and patchwork farms during the descent.
Solihull and Birmingham
Aerial views of the suburban landscape and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) immediately before touchdown.
The right side is best for sunrise lovers, but be prepared for intense glare as the sun rises directly ahead and to the right. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to sleep, as the 'night' on this eastbound route is very short, typically only 3-4 hours of total darkness.
Distance: 5,445 km (3,383 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 24 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: International
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