Seeing New Orleans from a plane
The Crescent City wraps around a tight bend of the Mississippi, and much of it sits below sea level behind levees. Look for the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, nearly 24 miles of bridge running straight over open water.
2 of our routes pass it. Louisiana · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Fort Lauderdale to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the left, 83 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 83 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 68 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see New Orleans 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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