Seeing Buffalo from a plane
At the east end of Lake Erie, where the Niagara River drains toward the falls about 20 miles north. Look for the Peace Bridge to Canada and the concrete grain elevators along the Buffalo River.
3 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Denver: sit on the left, 52 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Denver | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 52 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Chicago | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 55 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Boston | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 50 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 Buffalo from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Buffalo from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Buffalo 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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