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ORY → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft is superior for this westbound route, primarily because it offers the iconic view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty during the descent and final approach into Newark. Additionally, it provides better lighting for photography as the sun will be positioned to the south, reducing direct glare on the windows during the daytime crossing.
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Parisian Suburbs
Panoramic views of the Paris outskirts and potentially the Eiffel Tower depending on the departure runway and turn out.
Loire Valley
Aerial views of the winding Loire River and the historic chateaus of central France during the initial climb.
Cape Race
The first sighting of North American land at the rugged southern tip of Newfoundland after the Atlantic crossing.
Cape Cod
The distinctive hook-shaped peninsula of Massachusetts and the upscale islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Manhattan Skyline
A world-class view of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty on the final approach into EWR.
For the best chance of seeing Manhattan, monitor the flight path; if the wind is from the south, you will likely approach Newark from the north, placing the city directly out the left window. Book a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed views during the descent. As this is a westbound flight, the sun will be on the left side for much of the journey, so keep your shades down during the ocean crossing to keep the cabin cool, but open them as you approach the US coast.
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The historic D-Day beaches and the dramatic white cliffs of the northern French coast.
Newfoundland & Labrador
Rugged, glacial terrain and the possibility of spotting icebergs off the coast in late spring or early summer.
Maine Coastline
The jagged, pine-covered islands and deep inlets of the northern New England coast.
Boston Harbor
A clear view of Logan International Airport and the historic Boston city center from cruising altitude.
Port Newark
Views of the massive shipping container cranes and the industrial complexity of the New Jersey shoreline just before landing.
The right side is ideal for passengers who prefer softer lighting, as it faces away from the direct sun for most of the flight. If the flight takes a more northerly Great Circle route, you may get distant views of the tip of Greenland or more expansive views of the Canadian Maritimes. In the late afternoon, the right side provides a beautiful 'golden hour' glow over the New England landscape without the harsh glare found on the left side.
Book Hotels in NewarkDistance: 5,857 km (3,639 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 53 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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