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SEAEWR

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is favored for its dramatic approach views of the New York City skyline and the expansive vistas of the Great Lakes, whereas the Right Side excels at the initial takeoff view of Mount Rainier.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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North Cascades

Sharp, snow-capped peaks and glacial valleys visible shortly after departure from Seattle.

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Lake Superior

The northern tip of the flight path often skims the vast, deep blue waters of the largest Great Lake.

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Chicago Shoreline

Clear views of the Windy City and Navy Pier if the flight path tracks across the Great Lakes.

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Finger Lakes

The distinct, narrow glacial lakes of Upstate New York visible during the descent phase.

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Manhattan Skyline

Unparalleled views of the World Trade Center, Empire State Building, and Central Park upon EWR arrival.

Request a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. The approach into EWR frequently follows the Hudson River or passes just west of Manhattan; if the plane circles for landing, the left side typically faces the city. For overnight flights, the northern lights are occasionally visible from this side in the winter months.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Mount Rainier

An incredible, close-up view of the 14,411-foot volcano immediately after departing Seattle.

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Badlands

The unique, eroded buttes and pinnacles of South Dakota rugged landscape from high altitude.

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Mississippi River

A clear look at the massive waterway carving through the American heartland near the halfway point.

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Appalachian Ridges

The long, forested parallel ridges of Pennsylvania during the final hour of flight.

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Statue of Liberty

A glimpse of the iconic monument and New York Harbor just before touchdown at Newark.

The right side is the winner for the first 10 minutes of the flight to see Mount Rainier. Because you are flying east, the sun will be on the right side of the aircraft for most of the day; keep your window shade down if you want to avoid heat, but keep it up for the best lighting on the ground features during the late afternoon. This side is also excellent for spotting the suburbs of Philly and the Jersey Shore on southern approaches.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,855 km (2,395 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 32 min

Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)

Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Route Type: Domestic

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