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EWR → MKE
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior approach into Milwaukee, featuring stunning views of the Lake Michigan shoreline, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the downtown skyline during the descent.
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Pulaski Skyway
A clear view of the historic truss bridge and the industrial Meadowlands right after departure.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Visibility of the northern Ohio coastline and the vast expanse of the Great Lakes.
Milwaukee Downtown
Direct views of the US Bank Center and the city's urban core during the final approach.
Milwaukee Art Museum
Spot the iconic white 'wings' of the Quadracci Pavilion designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Port of Milwaukee
Excellent views of the Hoan Bridge and the shipping activity where the rivers meet the lake.
The right side is essential for the scenic lakefront approach into MKE. For the best lighting on the Milwaukee skyline, choose an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the city buildings from the west.
Book Hotels in MilwaukeeManhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of the New York City skyline immediately after takeoff if the flight departs toward the west or south.
Allegheny Mountains
Dramatic ridges and valleys of the Appalachian range across central Pennsylvania.
Midwestern Patchwork
The iconic geometric grid of agricultural fields across Ohio and Indiana.
Indiana Dunes
The southern tip of Lake Michigan featuring unique sand dune ecosystems and industrial skylines near Gary.
Sit on the left for a potential glimpse of the Chicago skyline in the far distance as you cross southern Lake Michigan. This side is also better for avoiding direct glare from the sun during morning flights heading west.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,163 km (723 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Route Type: Domestic
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