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EWR → MEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Memphis International Airport (Memphis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of major American river systems, including the Ohio and the Mississippi, and provides a front-row seat to the distinctive oxbow lakes of the Mississippi floodplain during descent.
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Delaware Water Gap
View of the famous notch where the Delaware River cuts through the Blue Mountains shortly after departure.
The Ohio River
Crossing the massive waterway that defines the border between the Midwestern and Southern United States.
Mississippi River
Exceptional views of the 'Mighty Mississippi' as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at Memphis International.
Delta Floodplains
The intricate geometric patterns of the fertile Tennessee and Arkansas farmland and historic oxbow lakes.
The right side is essential for seeing the Mississippi River during the descent. For the best photos of the river's winding path, aim for a window seat during a midday flight when the sun is high to minimize reflections.
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Manhattan Skyline
Stunning views of Lower Manhattan, the Freedom Tower, and the Statue of Liberty immediately after takeoff from EWR.
Appalachian Ridges
Dramatic aerial perspective of the long, parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains through Pennsylvania.
Music City Glimpse
On more southerly flight paths, the urban sprawl of Nashville, Tennessee, is visible in the distance mid-flight.
Downtown Memphis
As the plane turns for final approach, the Memphis skyline and the 'M' Bridge are often visible to the south.
Sit forward of the wing for the best departure views of New York Harbor. On evening flights, the left side benefits from the softer light of the southern sky, reducing glare on the window.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,520 km (944 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: MEM (35.04240036010742, -89.97669982910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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