Seeing Statue of Liberty from a plane
305 ft from the ground to the torch, on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Look for the green figure standing on an old star-shaped fort.
2 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Orlando: sit on the left, on the climb, 4 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Orlando | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| New York to Fort Lauderdale | Left | on the climb, 5 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 Statue of Liberty from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Statue of Liberty 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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