Seeing Bayonne Bridge from a planeup to 3 ★
A steel arch to Staten Island whose roadbed was raised in 2019 so the largest container ships could pass under. Look for the arch over the Kill Van Kull.
2 of our routes pass it. New Jersey · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Kansas City to New York: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Newark | Right | on the way down |
| Kansas City to New York | 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 Bayonne Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Bayonne 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 Bayonne 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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