Seeing Soufrière from a plane6 ★
At about 4,800 ft, the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles, an active volcano on Guadeloupe's Basse-Terre. Look for a bald, steaming lava dome poking out of the rainforest, often wrapped in cloud.
7 of our routes pass it. France · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to Marigot: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Bridgetown | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 151 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Marigot | Left | on the way down |
| Miami to Fort-de-France | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 174 min after takeoff |
| New York to São Paulo | Right | 208 min after takeoff |
| New York to Bridgetown | Left | 214 min after takeoff |
| New York to St. Lucia | Left | 224 min after takeoff |
| San Juan to Marigot | Left | 88 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 Soufrière from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (6 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Soufrière 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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