Seeing Ironbridge Gorge from a plane
Photo: Unknown author, Copyrighted free use via Wikimedia Commons
The world's first cast-iron bridge, finished in 1779, spans the Severn here, and the gorge is often called the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Look for a wooded valley with the river winding through.
8 of our routes pass it. UK
The easy pick
Minneapolis to London: sit on the right, 403 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to London | Right | 468 min after takeoff |
| Dublin to London | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 28 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Paris | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 514 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to London | Right | 537 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to London | Right | 403 min after takeoff |
| Portland to London | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 495 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Paris | Left | 494 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to London | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 441 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 Ironbridge Gorge from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ironbridge Gorge 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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