Seeing Munich from a plane
Bavaria's capital, with the Alps visible on clear days about 50 miles south. Look for the Olympic Park's tent roofs and tower to the north, the long English Garden along the Isar, and the Allianz Arena's inflated shell.
2 of our routes pass it. Germany · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Vienna: sit on the left, 22 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna to Zurich | Right | 32 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Vienna | Left | 22 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 Munich 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 Munich from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Munich 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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