Seeing Loch Ness from a plane3 ★
About 750 ft deep, it holds more fresh water than all the lakes of England and Wales combined. Look for a dead-straight dark lake, 23 miles long, filling the Great Glen fault.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
London to San Francisco: sit on the right, 51 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to San Francisco | Right | 51 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to London | Left | 476 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 Loch Ness from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Loch Ness 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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