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EWR → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of the New York City skyline upon departure and the dramatic Picos de Europa and Guadarrama mountain ranges when entering Spanish airspace.
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Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center during the initial climb.
Long Island Sound
Aerial perspective of the northern New York coastline and the affluent suburbs of Connecticut.
Newfoundland Coastline
If taking a northerly Great Circle route, look for the rugged, rocky shores of eastern Canada.
Picos de Europa
Stunning limestone peaks visible as the flight crosses from the Bay of Biscay into mainland Spain.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The snow-capped mountains north of Madrid provide a scenic backdrop during the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left for the 'Big Apple Departure' which often circles the city. As an overnight flight, the left side is shielded from the direct morning sun, allowing for better sleep and glare-free views of the Spanish landscape upon arrival. In winter, look for the dramatic contrast of snow on the Spanish mountains.
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Statue of Liberty
A glimpse of Lady Liberty and the New York Harbor immediately after takeoff from Newark.
Verrazzano Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn marks the exit to the Atlantic.
Atlantic Sunrise
Spectacular colors as the sun rises over the horizon during the final few hours of the transatlantic crossing.
Castilian Plateau
The vast, golden 'Meseta' of central Spain, characterized by its unique agricultural patterns.
Madrid Metropolitan Area
Views of the sprawling southern and eastern suburbs of the Spanish capital during the approach.
The right side is ideal for photographers wanting to capture the sunrise over the ocean. While the glare can be intense, the morning light hitting the Spanish plateau creates beautiful golden-hour shadows. Check your arrival gate; if landing from the south, the right side may offer a distant view of the Cuatro Torres Business Area skyscrapers.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 5,790 km (3,598 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 49 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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