Seeing Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel from a plane3 ★
About 17.6 miles shore to shore, opened in 1964, it dives into two mile-long tunnels under the shipping channels. Look for the road ending on small artificial islands in the open bay.
5 of our routes pass it. Virginia · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Norfolk: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Norfolk | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Boston to Norfolk | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Norfolk | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Newark to Norfolk | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Washington to Norfolk | 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 Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel 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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