Seeing Krýsuvík from a plane2 ★
A steaming geothermal area on the Reykjanes Peninsula, part of the volcanic zone that has erupted repeatedly since 2021 near Keflavik airport. Look for yellow and rust hot ground and small lakes, with fresh black lava a few miles west.
2 of our routes pass it. Iceland · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Baltimore to Reykjavik: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Reykjavik | Right | on the way down |
| Denver to Reykjavik | 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 Krýsuvík from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Krýsuvík 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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