Seeing Lac Seul from a plane5 ★
A long, dammed lake in northwestern Ontario on the English River, its water level raised for hydropower. Look for a maze of bays and islands stretching across dark boreal forest.
2 of our routes pass it. Ontario · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Detroit to Tokyo: sit on the left, 88 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 88 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 124 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 Lac Seul from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lac Seul 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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