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EWR → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Manhattan skyline on departure, the core of the Rocky Mountains, and the iconic Las Vegas strip and Downtown LA on arrival.
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Manhattan Skyline
Exceptional views of the Freedom Tower, Central Park, and the Empire State Building upon departure from Newark.
Great Lakes
Distant views of Lake Erie and Lake Michigan, often with the Chicago skyline visible on the horizon.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Spectacular views of Longs Peak and the snow-capped Continental Divide north of Denver.
Arches & Moab
The striking red sandstone arches and the deep blue of the Colorado River winding through Utah.
Las Vegas & Hoover Dam
The glittering Las Vegas Strip and the engineering marvel of the Hoover Dam during the descent.
Hollywood & DTLA
The Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory, and the skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles on the final approach.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'NYC loop' departure which offers the best city views. For late afternoon flights, the right side enjoys a spectacular sunset over the wing as you approach the West Coast. On the final descent into LAX, look for the Santa Monica Pier if the plane executes a wide turn over the Pacific.
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Appalachian Mountains
Dense green ridges and rolling hills stretching across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Mississippi River
The massive, winding waterway that marks the transition into the American West.
Southern Rockies
Dramatic views of Pikes Peak and the rugged Sangre de Cristo range in Colorado.
Canyonlands
The intricate red rock formations and deep canyons of Southern Utah.
Mojave Desert
Vast desert expanses featuring Joshua Trees and massive solar power arrays.
Inland Empire
The dense suburban grid of San Bernardino and Riverside backed by the San Jacinto Mountains.
Look out about 15 minutes after takeoff for the Delaware Water Gap. During morning flights, the left side receives direct sunlight, which can be bright; use the window shade for comfort but open it for the red rock vistas of Utah. If the flight path dips south, you may see the Grand Canyon in the distance to the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,941 km (2,449 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 38 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: Domestic
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