Seeing Berlin from a plane8 ★
Rebuilt and reunited since the Wall fell in 1989. Look for the green Tiergarten, the Spree winding through the center, the 1,207-ft TV Tower at Alexanderplatz, and the huge empty field of old Tempelhof airport.
2 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Berlin: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Berlin | Right | on the way down |
| Newark to Berlin | Right | 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 Berlin from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Berlin 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 Berlin 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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