Seeing Coney Island from a plane
Brooklyn's seaside amusement strip, with the 1920 Wonder Wheel and the 1927 Cyclone coaster. Look for the boardwalk and the old Parachute Jump tower above the beach.
13 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Atlanta: sit on the right, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Charlotte to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Chicago to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Chicago to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Houston to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Miami to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Nashville to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| New York to Atlanta | Right | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| San Juan to New York | Left | on the way down |
| St. Louis to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Tampa to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Washington to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Coney Island from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (12 of 13). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Coney Island 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.
Can you see Coney Island 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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