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PHX → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Painted Desert, the edge of the Southern Rockies, and the iconic Manhattan skyline during the final descent into Newark.
Painted Desert
Early in the flight, observe the vibrant reds and lavenders of northern Arizona's badlands.
Southern Rockies
Catch glimpses of the snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains along the New Mexico and Colorado border.
Mississippi River
Witness the massive scale of America's primary waterway as you cross over near St. Louis.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinct parallel ridges of the Pennsylvania mountains provide a textured landscape before descent.
Manhattan Skyline
On standard approaches into EWR, the left side provides a breathtaking panorama of the New York City skyscrapers.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On morning flights, this side will be shaded, providing better conditions for photography of the Southwest deserts and the NYC approach.
Sonoran Landscapes
View the rugged terrain and canyons of eastern Arizona immediately after takeoff from PHX.
Midwestern Grids
Watch the mesmerizing geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas and Oklahoma.
Philadelphia
Depending on the flight corridor, you may see the sprawling urban center of Philly shortly before reaching New Jersey.
Statue of Liberty
If the plane enters a holding pattern or approaches from the south, you might spot Liberty Island in the distance.
This side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, perfectly illuminating the landscape below. It is particularly good for seeing the expansive agricultural patterns of the Great Plains.
Distance: 3,425 km (2,128 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 2 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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