Seeing The Broads from a plane4 ★
Lakes that are actually medieval peat pits that flooded, linked by about 125 miles of navigable rivers. Look for the lacework of water, reed beds and windmills across flat Norfolk.
6 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Istanbul: sit on the right, 331 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Amsterdam | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 484 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Istanbul | Right | 331 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Munich | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 557 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Amsterdam | Right | 449 min after takeoff |
| New York to Amsterdam | Right | 362 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Munich | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 549 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 The Broads from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (6 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see The Broads 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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London Stansted Airport London Luton Airport Milton Keynes Wind Farm London City Airport London Stadium Austin (AUS) Amsterdam (AMS) Boston (BOS) Los Angeles (LAX) All routes