Seeing Cabo da Roca from a plane5 ★
The westernmost point of mainland Europe, where cliffs rise more than 400 ft above the Atlantic. Look for a rocky promontory west of Sintra's wooded hills, with a red-roofed lighthouse near the edge.
6 of our routes pass it. Portugal · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Lisbon: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Lisbon | Left | on the way down |
| Miami to Lisbon | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Lisbon | Left | on the way down |
| Paris to Lisbon | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| San Francisco to Lisbon | Left | on the way down |
| Washington to Lisbon | 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 Cabo da Roca from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cabo da Roca 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.
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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