Seeing Congaree National Park from a plane
The largest stretch of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the southeastern US, with some of the tallest trees in eastern North America. Look for dark canopy on the Congaree River floodplain southeast of Columbia.
6 of our routes pass it. South Carolina · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Baltimore to Tampa: sit on the left, 57 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Tampa | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 57 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Orlando | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 17 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Miami | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 17 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to New York | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 47 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Boston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 51 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Philadelphia | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 53 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 Congaree National Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Congaree National Park 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.
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