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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the preferred choice for this route primarily due to the approach into Newark, which often provides a panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Central Park as the aircraft descends.

Left Side Highlights
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Ozark Plateau

Lush, rolling hills and deep green valleys of Northwest Arkansas visible immediately after takeoff from XNA.

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Mississippi River

A crossing of the massive waterway, typically near the convergence of the Missouri and Illinois borders.

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Indianapolis Skyline

Views of the 'Circle City' and its distinct radial street layout as you cross the Midwest.

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Allegheny Mountains

The dense forest canopy and rugged terrain of the Appalachian range stretching across Pennsylvania.

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Manhattan Skyline

On the typical approach into EWR, the left side offers world-class views of the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.

Book a window seat on the left for the best 'big city' reveal. During morning flights, this side stays shaded, providing better visibility and photo opportunities without glare. If the plane flies the 'PENNS' arrival route, look for the George Washington Bridge and Central Park out this window.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Midwestern Farmsteads

The geometric patchwork of the American heartland through Illinois and Indiana.

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Ohio River Valley

Scenic views of the winding Ohio River as the flight path transitions toward the Mid-Atlantic.

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Appalachian Ridges

Stunning parallel ridges and valleys that define the geography of central Pennsylvania.

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Statue of Liberty

Often visible in the distance over the New York Harbor if the flight approaches from the south or performs a loop.

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Port Newark

An aerial look at one of the busiest container ports in the world just seconds before touchdown.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to see the sun illuminate the Appalachian mountains. Watch for the Philadelphia skyline in the distance to the south about 20-30 minutes before landing. Keep your camera ready during the final descent for a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty.

Top Activities in Newark
Route Information

Distance: 1,815 km (1,128 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min

Departure: XNA (36.281898, -94.306801)

Arrival: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)

Route Type: Domestic

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