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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for this northbound route primarily due to the spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean and the high probability of iconic views of the Manhattan skyline during the final descent into Newark.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Atlantic Sunrise

Experience a breathtaking sunrise over the open ocean as the flight nears the North American continent.

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Bahamas Archipelago

Stunning views of the shallow turquoise waters and white sand cays of the Bahamian islands.

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Jersey Shore

Bird's-eye view of Atlantic City's famous boardwalk and the long stretches of New Jersey's coastline.

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Manhattan Skyline

A world-class view of the Freedom Tower, Empire State Building, and the dense skyscrapers of New York City.

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New York Harbor

Clear sights of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Statue of Liberty during the approach to EWR.

The right side is essential for the iconic 'Statue of Liberty' approach. Since most flights from GRU arrive in the early morning, the sunrise will be directly on this side; keep your window shade down until the sun is higher to avoid heat. Manhattan is best seen when the plane is flying north past the city to loop back for a landing.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Amazon Basin

Aerial views of the dense rainforest canopy and the intricate winding patterns of the Amazonian river systems.

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Greater Antilles

Distant glimpses of the mountainous terrain of Hispaniola and eastern Cuba across the Caribbean Sea.

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Mid-Atlantic Cities

As the plane descends, look for the urban sprawl of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia along the I-95 corridor.

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Northern New Jersey

Detailed views of the industrial ports and the suburban landscapes of the Garden State just before landing.

Choose the left side if you prefer to avoid the direct morning sun glare. It offers better views of the US mainland's eastern cities during the descent phase, though landmarks are often further away than those on the right.

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Route Information

Distance: 7,684 km (4,775 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 2 min

Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Route Type: International

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