Seeing Ankara from a plane9 ★
Turkey's capital since 1923, chosen by Atatürk for its central position on the Anatolian plateau. Look for Anıtkabir, his massive hilltop mausoleum, and the old citadel on its rocky outcrop.
3 of our routes pass it. Turkey · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Newark to Delhi: sit on the right, 534 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Delhi | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 502 min after takeoff |
| New York to Mumbai | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 518 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Delhi | Right | 534 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Ankara from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ankara from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Ankara 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.