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EWR → TYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the East Coast's major urban centers and the lush, rolling ridges of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Manhattan Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Financial District and Midtown skyscrapers shortly after departure.
Statue of Liberty
A quick glimpse of the iconic monument and New York Harbor during the initial climb out.
Philadelphia Area
Distant but clear views of the Delaware River and the Philly metropolitan footprint.
Potomac River Valley
Aerial views of the winding river separating Maryland and Virginia near the D.C. airspace.
Shenandoah National Park
The long, iconic ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching toward the southwest.
Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A') for the best city views. On morning flights, expect significant sunlight as you head southwest; polarized sunglasses help reduce glare off the wing. During the final descent into Knoxville, look for the silhouettes of the Great Smoky Mountains to the south.
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Susquehanna River
Cross over the massive, winding river as it cuts through the Pennsylvania ridges.
Appalachian Ridges
Stunning views of the 'Ridge and Valley' province with its parallel mountain folds.
Monongahela Forest
Overfly the high, rugged terrain of the West Virginia highlands and national forest areas.
Cumberland Plateau
The dramatic geological transition zone leading into the Tennessee River Valley.
Knoxville Skyline
Views of the Sunsphere and downtown Knoxville just before touchdown at TYS.
The right side (typically 'F') is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. It offers a more 'wild' view of the dense forests of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Keep an eye out for the Clinch River and the various TVA dams and lakes during the approach phase.
Book Hotels in KnoxvilleDistance: 1,014 km (630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Route Type: Domestic
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