Which side to sit on from Washington to Athens?
Sit on the right side flying Washington (IAD) to Athens (ATH). It has the better view on 1 of 1 daily flights, with Bristol, Stuttgart and Munich.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | Right | 1 of 1 flights | Washington DC Mall, Sounion, Munich |
What you'll see
- National Mall on the right, 7 min after takeoff
- NYC on the left, 28 min after takeoff
- Bristol on the right, 358 min after takeoff
- London on the left, 369 min after takeoff
- Brussels on the left, 389 min after takeoff
- Frankfurt am Main on the left, 409 min after takeoff
- Stuttgart on the right, 416 min after takeoff
- Munich on the right, 428 min after takeoff
- Zagreb on the left, 455 min after takeoff
- Jezercë on the right, 486 min after takeoff
- Korab on the right, 492 min after takeoff
- Mt. Olympus on the right, 508 min after takeoff
Based on 1 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.
Questions
Which side is best for the sunset from Washington to Athens?
The left. This flight heads north, so the western sky is on the left. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.
Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Does the best side change by flight?
It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.
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Is the left side of the plane seat A?
Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.
Which side is best for the sunset?
It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.
Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?
Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.
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