Seeing Cape Farewell from a plane3 ★
Greenland's southern tip, on an island at the end of the world's largest island, known for some of the windiest seas on Earth. Look for jagged mountains, glaciers and drifting ice.
2 of our routes pass it. Greenland · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Newark to Reykjavik: sit on the right, 211 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Newark to Reykjavik | Right | 211 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Dublin | Left | 317 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 Cape Farewell from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cape Farewell 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.