Seeing Indianapolis from a plane
Planned around a central circle with diagonal avenues. Look for the 2.5-mile oval of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway northwest of downtown, big enough to hold Churchill Downs, Yankee Stadium and the Vatican together.
2 of our routes pass it. Indiana · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Baltimore to Denver: sit on the right, 63 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Denver | Right | 63 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Denver | Left | 61 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 Indianapolis from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Indianapolis from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Indianapolis 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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