Seeing Essen from a plane7 ★
Seat of the Krupp steel empire, in the middle of the Ruhr sprawl. Its Zollverein coal mine is a World Heritage Site; look for the red steel winding tower and Lake Baldeney to the south.
3 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to Zurich: sit on the left, 17 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Zurich | Left | 17 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Frankfurt | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 400 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 Essen from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Essen 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 Essen 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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