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EWR → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff from EWR and offers better positioning to see the street grids of Indianapolis and the St. Louis Gateway Arch during the journey west.
Lower Manhattan Skyline
Unmatched views of the Freedom Tower and the Financial District immediately after departure.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct folded mountain structures of Pennsylvania stretching toward the horizon.
Indianapolis Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Circle City' and its radiating street pattern during the mid-flight segment.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
Visible as a tiny silver sliver to the south if the flight path follows the standard southern corridor.
Missouri River Confluence
The dramatic meeting of the Missouri and Kansas rivers as you descend into the KC area.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the New York City skyline upon departure. During afternoon flights, this side will face south, providing consistent illumination of the terrain, though you may encounter some glare. Keep an eye out for the Ohio River valley roughly halfway through the trip.
Midtown Manhattan
Views of the Empire State Building and Central Park if the plane climbs to the north.
Delaware Water Gap
A scenic mountain pass where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian ridge.
Lake Erie Horizon
On very clear days, the shimmering blue of the Great Lakes is visible to the far north.
Midwestern 'Quilt'
The beautiful geometric patterns of the American breadbasket's agricultural fields.
Kansas City Suburbs
Vibrant residential developments and parks in the Northland area during final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It offers excellent views of the 'patchwork quilt' landscape of Ohio and Indiana. If the flight takes a more northerly route, you might catch a glimpse of the Chicago skyline far in the distance.
Distance: 1,753 km (1,089 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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