Seeing Tel Aviv from a plane
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Founded in 1909 on sand dunes, it has thousands of white Bauhaus-style buildings, a UNESCO site called the White City. Look for the straight Mediterranean beachfront lined with hotels and the towers rising behind.
3 of our routes pass it. Israel
The easy pick
Miami to Tel Aviv: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Tel Aviv | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| New York to Tel Aviv | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Newark to Tel Aviv | 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 Tel Aviv 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 Tel Aviv 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.
Can you see Tel Aviv 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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