Seeing Rhine Gorge from a plane
Photo: Alexander Hoernigk, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
About 40 miles of river between Bingen and Koblenz lined with castles and terraced vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look for the tight bend at the Lorelei rock, where the Rhine is at its narrowest.
4 of our routes pass it. Germany
The easy pick
Boston to Munich: sit on the right, 357 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Munich | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 357 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Munich | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 504 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Frankfurt | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Tampa to Frankfurt | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 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. 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 Rhine Gorge 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 Rhine Gorge 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.
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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