Seeing The O2 from a plane
Built as the Millennium Dome, now one of the world's busiest concert venues; its 12 yellow masts stand for the months of the year. Look for the white tent filling the Greenwich Peninsula in a loop of the Thames.
2 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to London: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to London | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Edinburgh to London | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see The O2 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 The O2 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 The O2 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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