Seeing Bristol from a plane
An old port city where the River Avon cuts a deep gorge to the Severn estuary. Look for the Clifton Suspension Bridge across the gorge and the river's muddy, tidal banks.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to New York: sit on the left, 15 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to New York | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 15 min after takeoff |
| Washington to London | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 369 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 Bristol from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Bristol from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Bristol 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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