Seeing Columbus from a plane
Ohio's largest city and capital, home to Ohio State. Look for the horseshoe of Ohio Stadium beside the Olentangy River and the Scioto River curving past downtown.
2 of our routes pass it. Ohio · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Chicago: sit on the left, 38 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Washington to Chicago | Left | 38 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Chicago | Left | 43 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 Columbus from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Columbus from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Columbus 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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