Seeing Dortmund from a plane6 ★
Once a heavyweight of coal and steel, now known worldwide for Borussia Dortmund and its 81,000-seat stadium with the Yellow Wall. Look for the yellow roof pylons of the stadium south of downtown.
2 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to Zurich: sit on the left, 18 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Zurich | Left | 18 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dusseldorf | 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 Dortmund 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 Dortmund 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 Dortmund 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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