Seeing Mammoth Cave National Park from a plane
The world's longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles mapped under these hills. Look for the Green River winding through forest; the caves themselves are all below.
9 of our routes pass it. Kentucky · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Nashville to Chicago: sit on the left, 13 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Orlando | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 42 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Atlanta | Left | 46 min after takeoff |
| Indianapolis to Orlando | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 24 min after takeoff |
| Nashville to Chicago | Left | 13 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 93 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 83 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 86 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Nashville | Right | 62 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 66 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 Mammoth Cave National Park from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mammoth Cave National Park 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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