Seeing Port Hercule from a plane
Monaco's harbor, ringed by the Grand Prix circuit. Look for superyachts packed into the basin below the Rock of Monaco, with the swimming pool chicane on the waterfront.
2 of our routes pass it. Monaco · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Nice: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Nice to Amsterdam | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Nice | 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 Port Hercule from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Port Hercule 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 Port Hercule 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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