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SJU → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (San Juan) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring a perfect departure view of Old San Juan's historic forts and an iconic approach into Newark that frequently showcases the Manhattan skyline and the New York Harbor.
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Old San Juan
Unmatched views of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and the colorful colonial buildings of the historic district upon departure.
El Yunque Forest
The lush, misty peaks of the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System are visible to the east.
Atlantic City
The distinct skyline of casinos and the historic boardwalk along the New Jersey shoreline.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The massive suspension bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn during the final approach phase.
Manhattan Skyline
Stunning vistas of the Freedom Tower, Empire State Building, and the dense skyscrapers of NYC as the plane banks toward Newark.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. For the best views of Old San Juan, choose a seat behind the wing. During the descent into EWR, keep your camera ready for the Manhattan skyline, which typically appears as the plane makes its final north-to-south turn or heads straight in from the south.
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Aerial views of the western suburbs of San Juan and the famous Bacardi Distillery shortly after takeoff.
Outer Banks
Visuals of the thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina as the flight path transitions from ocean to coast.
Chesapeake Bay
Expansive views of the vast estuary and the bridge-tunnel systems near Virginia and Maryland.
Philadelphia Skyline
On a clear day, the skyscrapers of downtown Philadelphia are often visible in the distance during the descent.
Sit on the left for better views of the Carolina coastline and to avoid direct afternoon sun when flying north. This side is also excellent for spotting the intricate patterns of the mid-Atlantic marshlands during the final 30 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,594 km (1,612 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 28 min
Departure: SJU (18.4393997192, -66.0018005371)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: International
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