Seeing Lake Manitoba from a plane3 ★
One of the three big leftovers of glacial Lake Agassiz, a long, shallow lake on the prairie northwest of Winnipeg. Look for its narrow waist, the Narrows, where the north and south basins meet.
2 of our routes pass it. Manitoba · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Anchorage: sit on the left, 67 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Anchorage | Left | 67 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Calgary | Right | 190 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 Manitoba from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Manitoba 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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