Seeing Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge from a plane
Its inverted-Y towers were designed to echo the nearby Bunker Hill Monument. Built as part of the Big Dig, it carries I-93 over the Charles. Look for the white fan of cables north of downtown.
2 of our routes pass it. Massachusetts · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Orlando: sit on the right, on the climb, 0 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Orlando | Right | on the climb, 0 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Boston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
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 Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge 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.
Can you see Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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