United Airlines' 10 longest Boeing 737-900ER routes from Newark

United Airlines operates a fleet of 136 Boeing 737-900ERs with an average age of 12.1 years. The type is an important element of United’s narrowbody fleet, offering numerous short to medium-haul routes.

Based on the data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, this article explores United’s longest 737-900ER routes from Newark Liberty Airport.

10 Newark (EWR) to Tulum Airport (TQO)

Flight distance: 1,622 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	TQO	20	7,160	12 million

At the bottom of our list of the longest United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER flights is from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Aeropuerto Internacional de Tulum Felipe Carrillo Puerto (TQO) in Mexico, with an average distance of 1,622 miles.

United Airlines operates this nonstop service up to five times weekly using its 179-passenger 737-900ER. The carrier’s 739 fleet is configured with 20 seats in First Class cabin, 42 or 45 Economy Plus seats, and 114 or 117 Economy seats.

Domestic First

Twenty cradle seats arranged in a 2-2 configuration
Row pitch: 36.7"
Seat width: 20"
Seat recline: 5"

Economy Plus

42 or 45 (depending on configuration) Collins Aerospace Pinnacle slimline seats featuring a four-way adjustable headrest and a tablet holder are arranged in a 3-3 configuration
Row pitch: 33" standard; 38.8" at rows 20-21
Seat width: 17"
Seat recline: 3"

Economy

114 or 117 (depending on configuration) Collins Aerospace Pinnacle slimline seats featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and a tablet holder are arranged in a 3-3 configuration
Row pitch: 30.3"
Seat width: 17"
Seat recline: 2"

The flight departs EWR at 09:55 and arrives in Tulum at 14:15 local time, lasting four hours and twenty minutes. The return flight leaves TQO at 15:25 and arrives in EWR at 19:21. In February, United will operate 20 roundtrip schedules, offering 7,160 seats and accumulating nearly 12 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs).

9 Newark (EWR) to Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKB)

Flight distance: 1,750 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	SKB	4	1,432	2.5 million

Another one on our list is a scheduled service to Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKB) having an average flight distance of 1,750 miles. United Airlines operates this nonstop service only on four occasions in February, on Saturdays February 1, 8, 15, and 22, using its 179-passenger 737-900ER.

The flight departs EWR at 08:24 and arrives in SKB at 08:48 local time, lasting four hours and 10 minutes. The return flight leaves SKB at 14:40 and arrives in EWR at 18:25, lasting four hours and 45 minutes.

United will offer 1,432 seats in February, accumulating just over 2.5 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs).

8 Newark (EWR) to St. John's, Antigua (ANU)

Flight distance: 1,783 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	ANU	4	1,432	2.6 million

Another one on our list is a scheduled service to Saint John's Antigua (ANU) having an average flight distance of 1,783 miles. This nonstop service is also operated on Saturdays in February (1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd) using the 737-900ER.

The flight departs EWR at 08:39 and arrives in St. Johns at 13:55 local time, lasting four hours and 16 minutes. The return flight leaves SKB at 15:05 and arrives in EWR at 18:57, lasting four hours and 52 minutes.

United will offer 1,432 seats in February, accumulating just under 2.6 million Available Seat Miles (ASMs).

7 Newark (EWR) to Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA)

Flight distance: 1,958 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	AUA	6	2,148	4.2 million

Another one on our list is United’s scheduled service to Aruba Oranjestad (AUA) having an average flight distance of 1,958 miles. United Airlines operates this nonstop service on multiple aircraft types, including the Boeing 737-900ER and the 737 MAX 9.

The -900ER service is operated only six times in February, offering 2,148 seats and 4.2 million ASMs.

United Airlines operates this popular route up to three times a day, primarily on its 737 MAX 9 fleet. The carrier’s 739 MAX fleet is configured with 20 seats in First Class cabin, 45 or 48 Economy Plus seats, and 111 or 114 Economy seats.

Notably, on some aircraft, the Economy Plus seats feature AVOD in-flight entertainment systems. Cabins are fitted with Boeing Sky Interiors, Boeing Space Bins, Collins Advanced Spacewall compact lavatories and are equipped with ViaSat KA-band WiFi.

United Airlines codeshare partners JetBlue and Air Canada market and sell tickets on this route.

6 Newark (EWR) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

Flight distance: 1,968 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	SLC	5	1,390	3.5 million

Another major route for United, this time a domestic one, is to Salt Lake City (SCL) IN Utah, having an average flight distance of 1,968 miles. United Airlines operates this service on multiple aircraft types, including the Boeing 737-900ER, the 737 MAX 8, and the 737 MAX 9.

The -900ER service is operated only five times in February, offering 1,390 roundtrip seats and nearly 3.5 million ASMs.

United Airlines operates this popular route up to two times a day, primarily on its 737 MAX 8 fleet. The carrier’s 738 MAX fleet is configured with 166 seats: 16 in First Class cabin, 54 Economy Plus seats, and 96 Economy seats.

The airline competes directly with Delta Air Lines, which operates multiple daily flights between the two airports.

5 Newark (EWR) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight distance: 2,133 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	PHX	17	6,086	13 million

Continuing the domestic routes here, United connects Newark Liberty to Phoenix (PHX), Arizona, with an average flight distance of 2,133 miles.

The airline utilizes various fleet types on this route, including the 737-900ER. Onboard the type, the airline will operate 17 round-trip flights, offering 6,086 seats and nearly 13 million ASMs.

United’s codeshare partner, Lufthansa markets and sells tickets on this route. United competes directly with American Airlines, which operates multiple daily flights between the two airports.

4 Newark (EWR) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Flight distance: 2,227 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	LAS	53	18,974	43 million

United Airlines operates its Boeing 737-900ER fleet to connect Newark Liberty to Las Vegas (LAS), with an average flight distance of 2,227 miles.

The airline operates up to six daily flights on this route utilizing a variety of fleet, including the 737-900ER, 737 MAX 8, and 757-200. Onboard the 739, the airlines will operate 53 round trip flights in February, offering 18,974 seats and over 43 million ASMs.

United’s codeshare partner TAP Portugal, markets and sells tickets on this route. United competes directly with Spirit Airlines, which operates multiple daily flights between the two airports.

3 Newark (EWR) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight distance: 2,401 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	SEA	7	2,327	5.5 million

United Airlines operates its Boeing 737-900ER fleet to connect Newark Liberty to Seattle (SEA), a major gateway on the West Coast, with an average flight distance of 2,401 miles.

The airline operates up to two daily flights on this route utilizing a variety of fleets, including the 737-900ER and the 737 MAX 8. Onboard the 739, the airline will operate seven round-trip flights in February, offering 2,327 seats and over 5.5 million ASMs.

United’s codeshare partner Asiana and TAP Portugal market and sell tickets on this route. United competes directly with Alaska Airlines, which operates multiple daily flights between the two cities.

2 Newark (EWR) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight distance: 2,425 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	SAN	15	5,370	13 million

United Airlines operates its Boeing 737-900ER fleet to connect Newark Liberty to Sam Diego (SAN), with an average flight distance of 2,425 miles.

The airline operates up to three daily flights on this route utilizing a variety of fleets, including the 737-900ER, 737 MAX 9, and 757-200. Onboard the 739, the airlines will operate 15 round trip flights in February, offering 5,370 seats and over 13 million ASMs.

The flight departs EWR at 09:08 and arrives in San Diego at 12:20 local time, lasting six hours and 12 minutes. United’s codeshare partner TAP Portugal, markets and sells tickets on this route.

1 Newark (EWR) to Portland (PDX)

Flight distance: 2,433 miles

Origin	Destination	Number of flights in February	Number of seats in February	ASMs
EWR	PDX	6	2,148	5.2 million