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EWR → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views, including a potential glimpse of the Manhattan skyline shortly after takeoff and the rugged beauty of the Ozark Mountains and Texas Hill Country during the descent.
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Manhattan Skyline
An incredible view of the New York City skyscrapers and the Hudson River immediately after departing EWR.
Appalachian Plateau
The deep valleys and ridges of West Virginia and eastern Kentucky visible from cruising altitude.
Ozark National Forest
The rugged, elevated terrain of northern Arkansas, characterized by steep hills and dense canopy.
Lake Texoma
The massive reservoir on the border of Oklahoma and Texas, easily visible on clear days.
Texas Hill Country
The scenic transition into the rocky, scrub-filled limestone hills just north of San Antonio.
Choose the right side for the best chance of seeing Manhattan after takeoff. During the descent into SAT, the right side typically offers a superior view of the unique geography of the Texas Hill Country. Note that afternoon flights may experience significant sun glare on this side.
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Philadelphia Skyline
Clear views of the City of Brotherly Love and the Delaware River during the initial climb.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The rolling, hazy peaks of the southern Appalachian range stretching through Virginia.
The Mississippi River
A major geographic milestone as the flight crosses the wide river near the Arkansas border.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense, dark green forests that dominate the landscape before transitioning into the Texas plains.
Downtown San Antonio
Potential views of the Tower of the Americas and the city center depending on the landing pattern.
Sit on the left to avoid the direct afternoon sun when flying southwest. This side is better for spotting the urban sprawl of the Mid-Atlantic corridor and the winding path of the Mississippi River. Early morning flights offer beautiful soft lighting over the Appalachian ridges.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,522 km (1,567 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 22 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: Domestic
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