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JAX → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular coastal perspective, featuring the Outer Banks, the vast Chesapeake Bay, and a frequently iconic approach into Newark with views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
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The Outer Banks
The thin ribbon of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system and the famous Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel near Norfolk.
Atlantic City
The distinct cluster of casino towers and the historic boardwalk along the New Jersey coast.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn on the final approach.
Manhattan Skyline
Panoramic views of the World Trade Center, Empire State Building, and Statue of Liberty during EWR landing patterns.
The right side is the clear winner for morning flights, offering a sunrise over the Atlantic. For the best views of New York City, look out the window as the plane begins its descent over the Jersey Shore; if the flight approaches from the south, you'll have a front-row seat to the Manhattan skyline.
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Southern Pine Forests
Dense timberlands of the Georgia and South Carolina coastal plains shortly after departure.
Washington D.C.
Distant but clear views of the National Mall and the Potomac River if on an inland corridor.
Philadelphia Skyline
The dense urban center of the City of Brotherly Love and the winding Delaware River.
MetLife Stadium
The massive sports complex in the Meadowlands during the final descent into Newark.
The left side is optimal for afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. Keep an eye out for the distinct urban grids of the major Northeast Corridor cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia, which appear as the flight tracks north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,321 km (821 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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