Which side to sit on from San Francisco to Zurich?
Sit on the right side flying San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich (ZRH). It has the better view on 2 of 2 daily flights, with SF, Aletsch Glacier and Lake Tahoe.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | Right | 1 of 1 flights | San Francisco, Paris, Birmingham |
| Evening | Right | 1 of 1 flights | San Francisco, Oakland, Paris |
What you'll see
- SF on the right, 4 min after takeoff
- Bay Bridge on the right, 5 min after takeoff
- Lake Tahoe on the right, 22 min after takeoff
- Glasgow on the left, 504 min after takeoff
- Liverpool on the right, 522 min after takeoff
- Leeds on the left, 523 min after takeoff
- Manchester on the left, 524 min after takeoff
- Sheffield on the left, 526 min after takeoff
- Birmingham on the right, 531 min after takeoff
- London on the left, 541 min after takeoff
- Paris on the right, 563 min after takeoff
- Aletsch Glacier on the right, 594 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 San Francisco to Zurich?
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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