Seeing Albert Bridge from a plane
A pink and pastel bridge from 1873 in Chelsea, nicknamed the Trembling Lady; signs still tell marching troops to break step. At night some 4,000 bulbs outline its cables over the Thames.
3 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Zurich: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to Zurich | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| New York to London | Right | on the way down |
| Zurich to London | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Albert Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Albert Bridge from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Albert Bridge at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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