Seeing Rochester from a plane
Home of Kodak and Xerox. The Genesee River drops over a waterfall right downtown on its way to Lake Ontario; look for the river gorge cutting north through the city to the lake.
2 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Chicago: sit on the right, 47 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Chicago | Right | 47 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Boston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 94 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 Rochester from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Rochester from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Rochester 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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