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MSP → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views, particularly during the descent into Newark where you often catch the full expanse of the Manhattan skyline and the Finger Lakes region of New York.
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St. Croix River Valley
Beautiful views of the winding river marking the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin shortly after takeoff.
Lake Michigan Crossing
A vast blue crossing of the Great Lakes, often showcasing the sandy dunes of the Michigan coastline near Ludington.
Finger Lakes
Stunning aerial perspectives of the long, narrow glacial lakes of Upstate New York, particularly Seneca and Cayuga.
Pocono Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rolling hills as the flight crosses into eastern Pennsylvania.
Manhattan Skyline
On the standard arrival into EWR, the left side provides a premier view of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Hudson River.
Book a window seat in front of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The most dramatic views of NYC occur during the final 15 minutes of flight; for sunset flights, the left side avoids direct glare, providing better photographic conditions of the city lights.
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Mississippi River
An immediate view of the massive river system and the Twin Cities metro area during the initial climb.
Madison & Isthmus
Clear views of the Wisconsin State Capitol situated on the narrow strip of land between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.
Industrial Rust Belt
Glimpses of the industrial landscape and steel mills near the southern shores of Lake Erie and Cleveland.
Allegheny Plateau
Rugged, ridged terrain of the Appalachian Mountains stretching across central Pennsylvania.
Port Newark
Close-up views of one of the world's busiest shipping terminals and the Bayonne Bridge during the final seconds of flight.
The right side is excellent for observing the geomorphology of the Appalachian ridges. If traveling in the morning, be prepared for significant sun glare on this side. During the final approach, look for the Statue of Liberty which can sometimes be spotted in the distance.
Book Hotels in NewarkDistance: 1,619 km (1,006 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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