Seeing Devils Lake from a plane3 ★
A lake with no natural outlet, so wet years just pile up: since 1993 it has risen roughly 30 ft and swallowed farms and roads. Look for drowned fields and dead trees standing in its spreading margins.
3 of our routes pass it. North Dakota · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Regina: sit on the right, 65 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Minot | Right | 53 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Regina | Right | 65 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Boston | Right | 120 min after takeoff |
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 Devils Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Devils Lake 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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