Seeing Sark from a plane
A tiny Channel Island where cars are banned and people get around by tractor, bicycle and horse cart. Look for a green plateau ringed by sheer cliffs, joined at a high, narrow isthmus.
3 of our routes pass it. Guernsey · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to New York: sit on the right, 33 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to Madrid | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 25 min after takeoff |
| Madrid to London | Left | 79 min after takeoff |
| Paris to New York | Right | 33 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 Sark from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sark from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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