Seeing Lake Athabasca from a plane4 ★
A huge lake straddling Alberta and Saskatchewan. Its south shore holds the Athabasca Sand Dunes, some of the most northerly large active dunes on Earth. Look for pale sand against dark forest.
2 of our routes pass it. Saskatchewan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to Tokyo: sit on the right, 172 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Tokyo | Right | 172 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Seoul | Right | 231 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 Lake Athabasca 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 Lake Athabasca 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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