Seeing Lake Okeechobee from a plane
At about 730 square miles it's one of the largest freshwater lakes in the lower 48, yet averages only about 9 ft deep. Look for the earthen Herbert Hoover Dike ringing the shore.
8 of our routes pass it. Florida · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Fort Lauderdale to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the right, 13 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 13 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 13 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chicago | Left | 13 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Atlanta | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 14 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Charlotte | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 14 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Chicago | Right | 15 min after takeoff |
| San Juan to Orlando | Left | 128 min after takeoff |
| San Juan to Atlanta | Left | 130 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 Okeechobee from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (6 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Okeechobee 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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