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EWR → TXL

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the premium choice for this transatlantic route, offering potential views of the Manhattan skyline on departure, the stunning ice sheets of Greenland, and the best vantage point for the Aurora Borealis during night flights.

Left Side Highlights
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Manhattan Skyline

Spectacular views of the New York City skyscrapers and Central Park shortly after takeoff from EWR.

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Newfoundland Coastline

Rugged cliffs, deep bays, and rocky outcroppings as the flight leaves the North American continent.

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Greenland Icecap

Pristine white glaciers and floating icebergs visible when the flight follows a northern Great Circle track.

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Aurora Borealis

Frequent sightings of the dancing Northern Lights over the North Atlantic during the dark winter months.

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Scottish Highlands

Misty mountains and deep lochs visible as the aircraft enters European airspace over the United Kingdom.

Book an overnight flight during the winter or spring to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis. Ensure you have a window seat forward of the wing to have an unobstructed view of the ground and sky. Greenland is most visible during late spring flights when the sun stays up longer at high latitudes.

Right Side Highlights
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Long Island Shoreline

Aerial views of the Hamptons and the distinct sandy beaches stretching along the South Shore.

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Cape Cod Peninsula

The iconic hooked shape of the Massachusetts coastline is often visible from high altitudes.

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Dutch Coastline

The complex network of dikes, polders, and reclaimed land characteristic of the Netherlands' coast.

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Northern German Plains

Vast agricultural fields and massive wind farms spread across the landscape of Lower Saxony.

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Havel River & Lakes

Scenic waterways and lush forests surrounding the western approach into the Berlin metropolitan area.

The right side offers a more direct view of the sunrise, which can be beautiful but very bright; bring sunglasses. This side is ideal for travelers who enjoy seeing the transition from the Atlantic Ocean to the organized European landscape during the morning descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,387 km (3,969 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 31 min

Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)

Route Type: International

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