Seeing Massachusetts Institute of Technology from a plane
Look for the Great Dome over Killian Court facing the Charles River. The Harvard Bridge next to it is measured as 364.4 smoots plus an ear, after a 1958 fraternity prank.
2 of our routes pass it. Massachusetts · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Denver: sit on the right, on the climb, 6 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Denver | Right | on the climb, 6 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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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