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GLA → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Scottish Highlands shortly after takeoff, followed by the possibility of seeing the dramatic glaciers of Greenland and the remote wilderness of Northern Canada.
Scottish Highlands
Exceptional views of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park within minutes of taking off.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Stunning vistas of vast glaciers and massive icebergs if the flight follows a typical northern Great Circle track.
Labrador Coast
The remote, snowy landscape of Northern Canada and the rugged terrain of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Upper New York State
Rolling hills and dense forests of the Adirondacks as you cross the border into US airspace.
The right side is superior for natural landscapes. Keep your window shade open for the Greenland crossing, which usually occurs halfway through the flight. Polarized sunglasses are highly recommended to reduce intense glare from the sun reflecting off the ice and sea below.
Firth of Clyde
Aerial views of the Isle of Arran and the Bute coast immediately after departure from Glasgow.
Northern Ireland
Glimpses of the Antrim coast and the northern tip of Ireland depending on the specific flight track.
Boston & Cape Cod
Clear views of the hook-shaped peninsula and Massachusetts Bay as you fly south toward New Jersey.
Manhattan Skyline
Iconic views of Central Park and the skyscrapers of New York City during the final descent into Newark.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the New York City skyline on arrival. The arrival into EWR often follows a path that showcases the Hudson River. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the urban sprawl and the Statue of Liberty.
Distance: 5,182 km (3,220 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 6 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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