Seeing Grossglockner from a plane
At 12,461 ft Austria's highest peak, with the Pasterze, the country's longest glacier, curling around its base. Look for a sharp pyramid above a long tongue of ice and the switchbacks of the High Alpine Road.
3 of our routes pass it. Austria · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
London to Athens: sit on the left, 81 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Athens to Zurich | Right | 114 min after takeoff |
| London to Athens | Left | 81 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Vienna | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 26 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 Grossglockner from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Grossglockner 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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