Seeing Lake Zurich from a plane
A long, curved lake with Zurich at its northern tip. Look for the causeway and bridge at Rapperswil that pinch the lake in two, and the steep Alps beyond its southern end.
4 of our routes pass it. Switzerland · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to New York: sit on the right, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Athens to London | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 130 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to New York | Right | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Athens | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Vienna | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 5 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 Zurich from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Zurich from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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