Seeing Cap Gris Nez from a plane
Photo: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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The closest point in France to England, about 21 miles from the white cliffs of Dover. On a clear day look for England across the busiest shipping lane in the world, the Strait of Dover.
6 of our routes pass it. France
The easy pick
Geneva to London: sit on the right, 55 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva to London | Right | 55 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Frankfurt | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 564 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Maastricht | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 467 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Brussels | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 491 min after takeoff |
| New York to Liege | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 349 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Frankfurt | Right | 468 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 Cap Gris Nez from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (6 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cap Gris Nez 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.
More
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