Which side to sit on from Washington to Cape Town?
Sit on the right side flying Washington (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT). It has the better view on 1 of 1 daily flights, with DC, Jaboatão dos Guararapes and Recife.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening | Right | 1 of 1 flights | Washington, Cape of Good Hope, Recife |
What you'll see
- DC on the right, 9 min after takeoff
- Baltimore on the left, 9 min after takeoff
- DCA on the right, 10 min after takeoff
- BWI on the left, 10 min after takeoff
- Virginia Beach on the left, 24 min after takeoff
- La Soufrière on the right, 239 min after takeoff
- Campina Grande on the left, 473 min after takeoff
- João Pessoa on the left, 479 min after takeoff
- Jaboatão dos Guararapes on the right, 481 min after takeoff
- Recife on the right, 482 min after takeoff
- Cape of Good Hope on the right, 868 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 Cape Town?
Either side. This flight heads east, so the sunset is behind you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.
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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