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TPA → EWR
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampa International Airport (Tampa) to Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally preferred for this route because it provides views of the Eastern Seaboard's major metropolitan areas and, most importantly, the iconic Manhattan skyline during the descent into Newark.
Tampa Bay Departure
Aerial views of Old Tampa Bay, the Courtney Campbell Causeway, and the lush green suburban landscapes of Central Florida.
Northeast Corridor
Bird's-eye views of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia as the flight path hugs the Interstate 95 corridor.
Manhattan Skyline
On a typical approach to EWR, the left side offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park.
Port Newark
Watch the massive container ships and industrial infrastructure of the busiest port on the East Coast just before touchdown.
Book a window seat on the left for the best 'big city' views. On clear days, the descent into Newark is one of the most scenic in the US. For the best lighting on the NYC skyline, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun hits the buildings from the west.
Atlantic Coastline
Continuous views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and the white-sand beaches of the Carolinas and Virginia.
Outer Banks
The distinctive thin strip of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras.
Chesapeake Bay
The vast expanse of the Chesapeake Bay and the mouth of the Delaware Bay as the plane crosses into the Mid-Atlantic.
Verrazzano Bridge
A unique perspective of the bridge connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn as the aircraft enters the New York airspace.
The right side is ideal for sunrise views on early morning departures. It offers a more relaxing, oceanic vista. During the winter, look for frozen estuaries along the Delaware and Jersey shores.
Distance: 1,607 km (999 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: TPA (27.975500106811523, -82.533203125)
Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Route Type: Domestic
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