Seeing Quebec City from a plane8 ★
Founded in 1608, it keeps the only surviving city walls in North America north of Mexico. Look for the green copper roofs of the Château Frontenac on the cliff above the St. Lawrence.
5 of our routes pass it. Québec · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to Frankfurt: sit on the right, 93 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Frankfurt | Right | 107 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Frankfurt | Right | 93 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Paris | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 99 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Dublin | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 102 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Rome | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 118 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 Quebec City from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Quebec City from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Quebec City 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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