Seeing Harvard University from a plane3 ★
Founded in 1636, the oldest college in the US. Look for the red brick houses along the Charles and, across the river, Harvard Stadium, a 1903 concrete horseshoe.
10 of our routes pass it. Massachusetts · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Cancun: sit on the left, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Hamilton | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Cancun | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Saranac Lake | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Lebanon | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Cincinnati | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Boston to San Antonio | Right | on the climb, 7 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Boston | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Denver to Boston | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Kansas City to Boston | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| St. Louis to Boston | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 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 Harvard University from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (6 of 10). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Harvard University 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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