Seeing Nantucket from a plane
The center of the whaling trade in the early 1800s, now a summer haven with strict rules on building style. Look for the low, sandy, crescent-shaped island south of Cape Cod.
2 of our routes pass it. Massachusetts · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Paris: sit on the right, 27 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Paris | Right | 27 min after takeoff |
| New York to Zurich | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 27 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 Nantucket 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 Nantucket 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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