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FRA → EWR

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Northern Atlantic, including the possibility of seeing the Greenland ice cap and the rugged Labrador coastline without the glare of the southern sun.

Right Side Highlights
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Rhine Valley

Immediate views of the German countryside and winding rivers as the aircraft climbs out of Frankfurt.

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Scottish Highlands

If the flight path trends north, look for the misty lochs and rugged peaks of northern Scotland.

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Greenland Ice Cap

Breathtaking vistas of the massive inland ice sheet, deep blue glacial crevasses, and arctic mountain ranges.

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Labrador Coast

The wild, uninhabited tundra and dramatic cliffside fjords of northeastern Canada.

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Adirondack Mountains

Dense forest canopies and sprawling lakes of Upstate New York during the initial stages of descent.

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Port Newark

An industrial perspective of one of the world's busiest ports and the complex infrastructure of New Jersey on final approach.

The right side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight while crossing the Atlantic. Keep your window shade open approximately 4 to 5 hours into the flight for the best chance to see Greenland. In winter, this side offers the best possibility of spotting the Aurora Borealis on evening flights.

Left Side Highlights
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Low Countries Coastline

Aerial views of the Dutch and Belgian polders and the busy shipping lanes of the English Channel shortly after takeoff.

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Southern Greenland

On more southerly tracks, catch glimpses of the fjords and icebergs floating off the southern tip of Greenland.

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Nova Scotia

The lush green forests and jagged rocky shores of the Canadian Maritimes as you re-enter North American airspace.

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Bay of Fundy

Spot the unique coastal geography famous for the highest tides in the world during the descent.

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Boston Skyline

Clear views of the Massachusetts capital and the surrounding coastline before the final turn toward Newark.

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Manhattan Skyline

If approaching EWR from the north, enjoy a distant but iconic view of the New York City skyscrapers.

The left side is sunnier on this westbound flight, which can cause glare but provides great lighting for the New England coast. Choose this side if you prefer seeing the more populated coastal regions of the US during the final two hours of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,211 km (3,859 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 18 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Route Type: International

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