Seeing Palace of Westminster from a plane
Rebuilt after an 1834 fire, home of both houses of Parliament. Big Ben is the bell; its clock tower is 316 ft. Look for the long Gothic Revival block on the Thames with the tower at its north end.
5 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to London: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to London | Right | on the way down |
| Athens to London | Right | on the way down |
| Edinburgh to London | Right | on the way down |
| Geneva to London | Right | on the way down |
| Nice to London | Right | 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 Palace of Westminster from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Palace of Westminster 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.
Can you see Palace of Westminster 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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