Seeing Korab from a plane5 ★
At about 9,070 ft, the highest point of both North Macedonia and Albania, sitting right on the border. Look for a long, rocky ridge holding snow into summer.
4 of our routes pass it. North Macedonia · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Athens: sit on the left, 83 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Tel Aviv | Right | 429 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Athens | Left | 518 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Athens | Right | 492 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Athens | Left | 83 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 Korab from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Korab 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.
More
Skopje Jezercë Dubrovnik / Dalmatian coast Mount Olympus Sofia Boston (BOS) Charlotte (CLT) Athens (ATH) Washington (IAD) All routes