Which side to sit on from Indianapolis to San Francisco?
Sit on the left side flying Indianapolis (IND) to San Francisco (SFO). It has the better view on 2 of 2 daily flights, with Denver, Monterey Bay and San Jose.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Left | 1 of 1 flights | Denver, San Jose |
| Evening | Left | 1 of 1 flights | San Jose, Denver |
What you'll see
- Denver on the left, 120 min after takeoff
- San Jose on the left, 251 min after takeoff
- Monterey Bay on the left, 252 min after takeoff
- Tesla Factory on the right, 252 min after takeoff
- Salt ponds on the right, 253 min after takeoff
- NUQ on the left, 253 min after takeoff
- Googleplex on the left, 253 min after takeoff
- Meta HQ on the left, 254 min after takeoff
- Dumbarton Bridge on the left, 254 min after takeoff
- San Mateo Bridge on the right, 256 min after takeoff
- Oracle HQ on the left, 256 min after takeoff
- Crystal Springs on the left, 257 min after takeoff
Based on 2 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 Indianapolis to San Francisco?
Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of 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 left 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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