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EWR â STT
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Cyril E. King Airport (St. Thomas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic approach into St. Thomas, featuring panoramic views of Charlotte Amalie harbor and the surrounding Caribbean islands during the descent.
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Statue of Liberty
A classic view of the Lady Liberty and the Jersey City waterfront shortly after departure from EWR.
The Jersey Shore
A long-range view of the Atlantic coastline stretching toward Cape May as the plane tracks south.
Culebra & Vieques
The Spanish Virgin Islands of Puerto Rico visible on the right during the final approach path.
Charlotte Amalie Harbor
The spectacular sight of cruise ships docked in the harbor and the red-roofed buildings of the capital city.
STT Runway Approach
A low-altitude pass over the tropical hillsides and turquoise bays of St. Thomas just seconds before touchdown.
This is the preferred side for landing. Seats mid-cabin or forward are best to avoid wing obstruction of the harbor view. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you or overhead, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Caribbean islands and the colorful architecture of St. Thomas.
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Manhattan & Brooklyn
Dramatic views of the New York City skyline and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the initial climb out of Newark.
The Sargasso Sea
Deep cobalt blue waters of the open Atlantic Ocean, often featuring unique cloud patterns and sun reflections.
Jost Van Dyke
The first sightings of the British Virgin Islands appearing as lush green peaks on the horizon during descent.
St. John National Park
Birds-eye views of the preserved forest and white-sand beaches of St. John just before landing.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight as the plane enters the Virgin Islands archipelago, as the transition from deep ocean to turquoise reef is striking.
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Get eSIMs for Virgin IslandsDistance: 2,636 km (1,638 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 31 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: STT (18.337299346923828, -64.97339630126953)
Route Type: International
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