Seeing Ascot Racecourse from a planeup to 8 ★
Founded by Queen Anne in 1711 and home of Royal Ascot, where the royal family arrives by horse-drawn carriage. Look for the long green racecourse and the curving white grandstand near Windsor.
8 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Edinburgh: sit on the left, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin to London | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| London to Edinburgh | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to New York | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to Madrid | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to Geneva | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| London to Dublin | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Madrid to London | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Zurich to London | Right Best seat for the whole flight: 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. 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 Ascot Racecourse from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ascot Racecourse 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.
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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