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HOU → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice for this route, primarily because it offers a spectacular, close-up perspective of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty during the final approach into Newark.
Downtown Houston
Directly after takeoff from HOU, the left side often provides a clear view of the Houston city center and the Medical Center.
Mississippi River
Witness the massive, winding bends of the Mississippi River as the flight path crosses from Arkansas into Tennessee.
Appalachian Mountains
Fly over the rolling green ridges and dense forests of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge chain.
Manhattan Skyline
On the final descent, the left side typically offers a breathtaking view of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the One World Trade Center.
Statue of Liberty
Look out for Lady Liberty in New York Harbor as the aircraft makes its final turns to align with the Newark runways.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to ensure your view of the NYC skyline isn't blocked by the engine. For late afternoon flights, the left side will be on the shaded side of the plane, reducing glare for photography. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the most iconic landmarks.
Galveston Bay
Views of the Gulf Coast shipping lanes and the sprawling waters of Galveston Bay immediately following departure.
Tennessee River
The right side offers excellent views of the massive reservoirs and hydroelectric dams along the Tennessee River valley.
Philadelphia Skyline
As the plane descends into the Northeast Corridor, the skyline of Philadelphia and the Delaware River are often visible to the east.
Jersey Shore
Glimpse the Atlantic coastline and the famous beaches of New Jersey as you enter the busy Newark airspace.
Port Newark
A detailed look at the massive container cranes and shipping infrastructure of the Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal during touchdown.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Coast, though it may be quite bright. While you miss the direct Manhattan view on most landing patterns, you get a much better look at the industrial heart of the Northeast and the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Distance: 2,269 km (1,410 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 2 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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