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GRR → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily because it offers the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River during the final descent into Newark.
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Lake Erie Shoreline
Aerial views of the northern Ohio and Pennsylvania coastline as the flight heads east.
Pocono Mountains
Lush, forested ridges and popular vacation lakes of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Manhattan Skyline
Breathtaking views of One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and Central Park on many approach patterns.
George Washington Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting New Jersey to Upper Manhattan often visible during the northern arrival.
Statue of Liberty
Can be spotted in the harbor if the plane makes a sweeping turn south before landing.
Sit on the left side and try to secure a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed photos of NYC. On morning flights, the sun will be on the right side of the plane, providing perfect front-lighting for the Manhattan skyline. If the flight arrives from the north (common for EWR), this side is unparalleled.
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Grand Rapids Suburbs
Detailed views of the Kent County landscape immediately following departure from GRR.
Ohio Farmland
A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields across the Midwest and into the rust belt.
Susquehanna River
Watch for the wide, island-dotted river as it cuts through the Appalachian ridges in Pennsylvania.
Delaware Water Gap
The distinct notch in the Kittatinny Ridge where the Delaware River passes through.
New Jersey Industrial Corridor
The complex network of highways, shipping ports, and industry surrounding the Newark area.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights as you will face south/southwest, catching the golden hour glow over the Appalachians. It offers better views of the rugged mountain geography of central Pennsylvania, though it lacks the 'wow factor' of the NYC skyline approach found on the left.
Book Hotels in NewarkDistance: 971 km (603 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: GRR (42.88079834, -85.52279663)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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