Seeing Eiger / Jungfrau from a plane
The Eiger's North Face drops about 5,900 ft, once the deadliest wall in the Alps. Next door is the 13,642-ft Jungfrau, with Europe's highest railway station tunneled up to the saddle below it. Look for the Aletsch Glacier flowing south.
5 of our routes pass it. Switzerland · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Nice to Zurich: sit on the right, 34 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Nice to Zurich | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 34 min after takeoff |
| Paris to Zurich | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Zurich to Athens | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Vienna | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to New York | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 7 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 Eiger / Jungfrau from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Eiger / Jungfrau 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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