Seeing Land's End from a plane
The far western tip of mainland England, the traditional start of the 874-mile route to John o' Groats. Look for granite cliffs at the end of Cornwall, with the Longships lighthouse on a rock offshore.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to New York: sit on the left, 53 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Paris to New York | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 53 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to New York | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 85 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 Land's End from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Land's End 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.
More
Isles of Scilly Sark Bristol Cap Fréhel Isle of Wight / Needles Paris (CDG) New York (JFK) Zurich (ZRH) All routes