Seeing Lake Borgne from a plane
Not really a lake but a lagoon of the Gulf of Mexico, east of New Orleans. British boats beat a US gunboat flotilla here in 1814, just before the Battle of New Orleans. Look for open water fringed by fading marsh.
3 of our routes pass it. Louisiana · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Orlando to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the left, 69 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 81 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 86 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | 69 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 Lake Borgne from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Borgne 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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