Which side of the plane to sit on: Newark to Amsterdam?
Flying from Newark to Amsterdam? Here's where the sunrise, sunset, mountains, coastline and best views land, and which window to pick.
Sit on the LEFT: Catch the sunset
Best overall window for this flight.
Confidence: highTakeoff views
9:04 AMClimbing out of Newark toward the northeast, the left window looks out over the Candlewood Hills and the Ramapo Mountains (mountain ridges and peaks), with the Long Island and Manhattan skyline on the right.
- leftView of Candlewood Hills (mountain range)
- leftView of Ramapo Mountains (mountain range)
- rightView of Long Island (island)
- rightView of Manhattan skyline (New York City's skyscraper grid)
Flight path features
12:52 PMOut over the Atlantic, the left window looks out over the sunset, the Sisters Mountains and Saltaire (the low sun on the horizon), with the Indian Head Range on the right.
- leftCatch the sunset
- rightView of Indian Head Range (mountain range)
- leftView of Sisters Mountains (mountain range)
- leftView of Saltaire (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landing views
10:39 PMDescending into Amsterdam from the west over the North Sea, there are no standout sights; either side is fine.
Good to know
- Based on the geometric great-circle route; real flight paths can differ with air-traffic routing and winds.
- "Left/right" means facing the direction of travel. Left is the seat A side, right is the F/K side (varies by aircraft).
- Glare advice assumes you want clear ground views; flip it if you'd rather watch the sunrise/sunset directly.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of the plane should you sit on from Newark to Amsterdam?
Sit on the LEFT: Catch the sunset. Out over the Atlantic, the left window looks out over the sunset, the Sisters Mountains and Saltaire (the low sun on the horizon), with the Indian Head Range on the right.
What views will you get at takeoff from Newark?
Climbing out of Newark toward the northeast, the left window looks out over the Candlewood Hills and the Ramapo Mountains (mountain ridges and peaks), with the Long Island and Manhattan skyline on the right.
What about on the descent into Amsterdam?
Descending into Amsterdam from the west over the North Sea, there are no standout sights; either side is fine.