Seeing Lake Gogebic from a plane5 ★
The largest inland lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a long, narrow lake running about 14 miles through hardwood forest. Look for a slim blue strip in unbroken woods, frozen white in winter.
3 of our routes pass it. Michigan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Paris: sit on the right, 28 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Calgary | Left | 61 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Paris | Right | 28 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Boston | Right | 167 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 Gogebic 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 Gogebic 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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