Seeing Nemrut from a plane
Photo: Ckmkyunus, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
A volcano on the west shore of Lake Van whose ancient lava flows dammed the lake. Its caldera holds a large crescent-shaped freshwater lake beside a small hot one; look for the ring with blue water inside.
2 of our routes pass it. Turkey
The easy pick
Seattle to Doha: sit on the left, 713 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Doha | Left | 713 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Dubai | Left | 715 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 Nemrut from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Nemrut 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.