Seeing Pointe du Hoc from a plane4 ★
A cliff between Omaha and Utah beaches that US Army Rangers scaled with ropes and ladders on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Look for the ground still pitted with bomb craters on top.
4 of our routes pass it. France · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to New York: sit on the right, 27 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Zurich | Left | 565 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Paris | Right | 455 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Paris | Right | 441 min after takeoff |
| Paris to New York | Right | 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. 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 Pointe du Hoc from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Pointe du Hoc 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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