Seeing Battleship New Jersey from a plane
The most decorated US battleship, serving from World War II to the end of the Cold War, now a museum on the Camden waterfront. Look for the long gray hull across the Delaware from Philadelphia.
4 of our routes pass it. New Jersey · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Philadelphia to Atlanta: sit on the right, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to Atlanta | Right | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Denver | Right | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Chicago | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
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 Battleship New Jersey from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Battleship New Jersey 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 Battleship New Jersey 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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