Seeing Great Slave Lake from a plane
Photo: Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
North America's deepest lake at about 2,000 ft, with Yellowknife on its north shore. In winter, ice roads run across it; look for the dramatic East Arm, where the shore turns to rocky cliffs and islands.
2 of our routes pass it. Northwest Territories
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Seoul: sit on the left, 169 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Seoul | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 169 min after takeoff |
| New York to Tokyo | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 260 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 Great Slave Lake 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 Great Slave 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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