Seeing Ben Nevis / Highlands from a plane6 ★
At 4,413 ft, the highest mountain in the British Isles, and its summit is in cloud most of the year. A weather observatory operated on top from 1883 to 1904. Look for the huge cliffs of the north face above Glen Nevis and Fort William.
4 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Edinburgh: sit on the left, 362 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to San Francisco | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 48 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Glasgow | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 348 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to London | Left | 478 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Edinburgh | Left | 362 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 Ben Nevis / Highlands from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ben Nevis / Highlands from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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