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MKE → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route because it offers a direct view of the Milwaukee lakefront upon departure and typically provides the iconic panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline during the arrival sequence into Newark.
Milwaukee Skyline
A beautiful view of the Calatrava-designed Art Museum and the city's lakefront architecture immediately after takeoff.
Lake Michigan
A brief but expansive crossing of the deep blue lake, often showing cargo ships and the Michigan shoreline.
Southern Ontario
Views of the agricultural patterns of Canada's southernmost peninsula tucked between the Great Lakes.
Appalachian Mountains
The rolling green and grey ridges of northern Pennsylvania, particularly striking during autumn foliage.
The Big Apple
On the standard arrival into EWR, the left side typically looks east across the Hudson River toward the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.
For the best photography, choose a seat on the left to avoid the direct glare of the sun on eastbound morning flights. Watch the flight map as you cross Pennsylvania; the descent begins shortly after, and you'll want your camera ready for the NYC skyline approximately 10-15 minutes before landing.
Rust Belt Farmland
The intricate quilt-like patterns of northern Indiana and Ohio farmland during the cruise phase.
Cleveland & Lake Erie
Depending on the specific flight path, you may see the southern shore of Lake Erie and the Cleveland metro area.
Delaware Water Gap
The scenic point where the Delaware River carves through the Appalachian ridges on the PA-NJ border.
Port Newark-Elizabeth
A fascinating bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest container ports and the massive cargo ships docked there.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the western horizon behind the plane. It also offers a closer look at the industrial infrastructure and the Statue of Liberty if the plane approaches from the south, though the NYC skyline is generally further away than on the left.
Distance: 1,163 km (723 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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