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MEX → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unbeatable combination of Mexico's iconic volcanoes upon departure and the legendary Manhattan skyline during the final approach into Newark.
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Popocatépetl Volcano
On clear days, the active, snow-capped volcano is visible shortly after departing the Valley of Mexico.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Clear views of the Tamaulipas and Texas coastlines as the aircraft transitions from land to sea.
Shenandoah National Park
Lush mountain vistas and the winding Skyline Drive are visible beneath the flight path.
Statue of Liberty
Often visible during the final descent into EWR, especially when the airport is operating on a northern arrival flow.
Manhattan Skyline
The premier view of New York City, including the One World Trade Center and Midtown skyscrapers, just before landing.
Sit on the right side for the 'money shot' of Manhattan. For the best view of the volcanoes near Mexico City, choose a morning flight when the air is clearest and smog levels are lower. During winter months, the contrast of snow on the Appalachians and the Mexico volcanoes is particularly striking.
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Witness the immense scale of one of the world's largest metropolitan areas immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River Delta
Observe the complex web of wetlands and the winding river as you cross the Louisiana coastline.
Appalachian Ridge
View the parallel ridges and valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Skyline
Spot the skyscrapers of Center City Philadelphia as the flight begins its descent toward northern New Jersey.
The left side is superior for sunset views on afternoon flights, as the sun will be on this side for the duration of the northeasterly journey. It also provides the best perspective of the Mississippi River's entry into the Gulf. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the haze over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,343 km (2,077 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 56 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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