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OMA → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Eppley Airfield (Omaha) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route because it provides the best opportunity to see the iconic Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River during the final approach into Newark, especially on typical eastward arrival patterns.
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Missouri River
Immediately after takeoff, view the wide Missouri River separating Omaha, Nebraska from Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Chicago Skyline
On many flight paths, you can see the distant Chicago skyline and the southern tip of Lake Michigan to the north.
Appalachian Ridges
Observation of the distinct parallel ridges and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains through Pennsylvania.
Manhattan Skyline
The premier highlight; a sweeping view of the New York City skyline, including One World Trade Center, during the descent.
George Washington Bridge
If the flight approaches from the north, look for this massive suspension bridge connecting NJ and NY.
For the best view of the NYC skyline, choose a seat behind the wing on the left side. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Manhattan skyscrapers. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing when the plane begins its final descent over Northern New Jersey.
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Midwestern Farmland
Vast, geometric patterns of agriculture across the plains of Iowa and Illinois.
Susquehanna River
A bird's-eye view of one of the oldest river systems in the world as it winds through the PA landscape.
Staten Island
During the final approach, look for the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the suburban landscape of Staten Island.
Port Newark
A detailed view of the massive cranes and container ships at the Port of New York and New Jersey just before touchdown.
The right side is better for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. While you miss the main Manhattan skyline, you get a unique look at the industrial heart of the East Coast and the Atlantic coastline in the distance on clear days.
Book Hotels in NewarkDistance: 1,820 km (1,131 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: OMA (41.3032, -95.894096)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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