Seeing Cornell University from a plane3 ★
Sits on a hill above the south end of Cayuga Lake, one of the long Finger Lakes, between two deep gorges with waterfalls. Look for the long narrow lake stretching north.
2 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Ithaca: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Ithaca | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Syracuse | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 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 Cornell University 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 Cornell University 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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