Seeing Lake Melville from a plane
Photo: J.G. Bartholomew, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Despite the name, a tidal saltwater estuary reaching far inland from the Labrador coast, with the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay at its west end. Look for a long saltwater arm through dark forest.
2 of our routes pass it. Newfoundland and Labrador
The easy pick
New York to Tashkent: sit on the right, 125 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Dublin | Left | 170 min after takeoff |
| New York to Tashkent | Right | 125 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 Melville 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 Melville 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.