Seeing Jacksonville from a plane
The largest city by area in the contiguous US, about 875 square miles. Look for the wide St. Johns River curving through downtown with several bridges, and the Atlantic beaches to the east.
11 of our routes pass it. Florida · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Orlando to Philadelphia: sit on the left, 18 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Orlando | Right | 45 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta | Right | 41 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Atlanta | Right | 40 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Charlotte | Right | 40 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Orlando | Right | 122 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Philadelphia | Left | 18 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Atlanta | Right | 19 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Charlotte | Left | 19 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Newark | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 19 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Chicago | Left | 19 min after takeoff |
| San Juan to Atlanta | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 158 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 Jacksonville from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 11). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Jacksonville from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Jacksonville 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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