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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Greenland ice sheet, the rugged Labrador coast, and a spectacular angle of the Manhattan skyline during typical arrival patterns into Newark.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Scottish Highlands

Rugged peaks and deep lochs are visible as the flight crosses northern Britain toward the Atlantic.

❄️

Greenland Icecap

Stunning vistas of massive glaciers, deep blue fjords, and the vast white expanse of the southern ice sheet.

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Canadian Shield

The wild, lake-dotted landscape of Labrador and Quebec, featuring ancient rock formations and dense forests.

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Adirondack Mountains

The high peaks of upstate New York provide a scenic transition from the wilderness to the urban corridor.

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Manhattan Skyline

One of the world's most iconic views; the skyscrapers of New York City are frequently visible on the descent into Newark.

The right side is the 'Greenland side'—keep your window shade open approximately 4 to 5 hours into the flight. For the best Manhattan views, hope for a 'River Visual' approach or a landing on Runway 22; the right side will face the city while the plane turns. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through atmospheric haze over the Atlantic.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Rhine Valley

Glance down shortly after departure from Stuttgart to see the winding Rhine river and the rolling hills of the Eifel region.

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Southern England

Clear views of the English Channel and the patchwork fields of the southern UK counties.

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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the vast North Atlantic, ideal for spotting unique cloud formations and ship wakes.

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Maritime Canada

The rugged coastline of Nova Scotia and the impressive tides of the Bay of Fundy.

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Jersey City

Close-up views of the New Jersey Gold Coast and the Statue of Liberty during the final approach descent.

The left side is excellent for catching the soft morning light over Europe. If the flight path takes a southerly track across the Atlantic, you may catch a distant view of the Azores or the tip of Cape Cod. During landing at EWR, the left side often looks directly onto the industrial ports of New Jersey.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,317 km (3,925 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 26 min

Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)

Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Route Type: International

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