Seeing Lake Winnipeg from a plane7 ★
About 9,400 square miles, one of the largest lakes in the world and a leftover of glacial Lake Agassiz. In summer, algae blooms streak it green, visible from orbit. Look for the narrow waist between its north and south basins.
4 of our routes pass it. Manitoba · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to Tokyo: sit on the right, 94 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Tokyo | Right | 94 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Shanghai | Right | 118 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Zurich | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 147 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 65 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 Winnipeg from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Winnipeg 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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