Seeing Long Lake from a plane4 ★
A narrow lake in the hills of western Maine, about 11 miles long, running north from the town of Bridgton. Look for a thin blue strip among dense forest and smaller ponds.
3 of our routes pass it. Maine · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Bangor: sit on the left, 60 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Tashkent | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 36 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Portland | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Washington to Bangor | Left | 60 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 Long Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Long Lake 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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