Seeing Providence from a plane
Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, one of the oldest cities in the US. Look for the white marble dome of the Rhode Island State House, among the largest self-supporting marble domes in the world, at the head of Narragansett Bay.
13 of our routes pass it. Rhode Island · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Philadelphia to Boston: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Boston to Atlanta | Left | 12 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Washington | Left | 13 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Detroit to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Minneapolis to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Nashville to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Paris | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 22 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Raleigh/Durham to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Tampa to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Washington to Boston | Left | on the way down |
| Washington to London | Left | 47 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 Providence from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (13 of 13). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Providence 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 Providence 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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