Seeing Bahá'í House of Worship from a plane
The oldest surviving Bahá'í temple in the world, a white nine-sided domed building finished in 1953. Look for the lacy white dome by the lakeshore in Wilmette, north of Chicago.
6 of our routes pass it. Illinois · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to Boston: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Boston | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Minneapolis to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Portland to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Salt Lake City to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Seattle to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 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 Bahá'í House of Worship from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Bahá'í House of Worship 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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