EWR to TLV: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Newark (EWR) to Tel Aviv (TLV) is a 9,141 km (5,680 mi), roughly 11h 15m eastbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime EWR to TLV departures the sun favors the right side — sit on the left (an A seat) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Right | Right | Left |
| June solstice | Right | Left | Left |
| September equinox | Right | Both | Left |
| December solstice | Right | Right | Right |
What you’ll see on this flight
Views are split on this route, so they do not decide the seat. Go with the left side for shade.
This route does not pick a clear views side. The better seat is the left for shade, while the windows are a mix of right and left once you are up.
Takeoff
On departure from EWR, the right side gets the action, depending on the runway in use. In the first minutes you can see New York City almost under you, with the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River, and Ellis Island all flashing by. Long Island comes into view a few minutes later.
En route
- 1h 02m in← LeftBay of Fundy
About an hour in, the Bay of Fundy sits to the left. It reads as a broad sweep of water from cruise height.
- 1h 32m inRight →Cape Breton Island
A little over an hour and a half in, Cape Breton Island is off the right. You get a clear island outline against the water.
- 6h 25m inRight →Isles of Scilly
Around six and a half hours in, the Isles of Scilly sit to the right. They are small, so this is a quick spot.
- 7h 45m inRight →Mont Blanc
About seven and a half hours in, Mont Blanc is on the right. It stands out as a single high peak above the Alps.
- 8h 09m in← LeftDolomites
A few minutes later, the Dolomites are to the left. The range spreads wide rather than showing one peak.
- 9h 38m in← LeftMount Athos
Just before descent, Mount Athos appears on the left. It is a brief mountain view near the end of the cruise.
Landing
Into TLV, the right side helps most for the last views, depending on the runway in use. The Dead Sea and the Judaean Mountains are on that side near arrival. If you are on the left, Mount Gerizim, Mount Herzl, and Mount Nebo are the names to know, but they are the weaker side for this approach.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from EWR to TLV?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the right side of the aircraft, so the left side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose an A seat.
Which side has the sunset views on EWR to TLV flights?
For sunrise or sunset views, sit on the side the table marks as the sun side for your departure time — that is where the light is.
How long is the flight from EWR to TLV?
The great-circle distance is 9,141 km (5,680 mi), which works out to roughly 11h 15m in the air on this eastbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side should I sit on for EWR to TLV?
Sit left for shade. Views are split, so there is no clear views winner.
What do I see after takeoff from Newark?
The right side gets New York City, the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River, Ellis Island, and then Long Island.