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ORD → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice for this route, offering the best probability of seeing the Chicago skyline upon departure and the most iconic views of the Manhattan skyline during the final approach into Newark.
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Chicago Skyline
Aerial perspective of the Willis Tower, the Loop, and the lakefront immediately after departing ORD.
Lake Michigan
Expansive views of the southern tip of the lake and the transitioning shoreline from Illinois to Indiana.
Cleveland & Lake Erie
Cruising along the southern edge of Lake Erie provides a clear view of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
Delaware Water Gap
A distinct geographic feature where the Delaware River carves through the Appalachian ridge on the PA/NJ border.
Manhattan Skyline
The 'money shot' featuring One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and the Hudson River during the EWR arrival.
For the best experience, select a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the New York City skyline. During autumn, the left side offers excellent views of the changing foliage over the Pocono Mountains. On night flights, the dense grid of lights from the Northeast megalopolis is stunning on this side.
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Industrial Heartland
Massive steel mills and industrial complexes along the southern coast of Lake Michigan in Gary, Indiana.
Appalachian Ridges
The dramatic folded mountains of central Pennsylvania, showing unique parallel ridge-and-valley formations.
Susquehanna River
Views of the winding river near Harrisburg, which is one of the oldest river systems in the world.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
On southern approaches, you can spot the bridge connecting Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Port Newark-Elizabeth
An impressive view of the massive container ships and cranes at the major East Coast shipping hub.
The right side is ideal for geography buffs interested in the tectonic history of the Appalachians. Be aware that on morning flights, the sun will be directly on this side of the aircraft, which can cause significant glare and make photography difficult. Choose this side if you want a quieter, less 'touristy' view of the New Jersey landscape.
Book Hotels in NewarkDistance: 1,154 km (717 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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