Seeing Tippecanoe Lake from a plane
The deepest natural lake in Indiana, a glacial lake in the state's northern lake country. Look for a small lake surrounded by cottages and farmland.
13 of our routes pass it. Indiana · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Detroit to Phoenix: sit on the right, 23 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 68 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 66 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Phoenix | Right | 23 min after takeoff |
| Indianapolis to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 17 min after takeoff |
| Nashville to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 46 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Denver | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 87 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 119 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Denver | Right | 70 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 75 min after takeoff |
| Raleigh/Durham to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 81 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 114 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 58 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 64 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 Tippecanoe Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (12 of 13). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tippecanoe Lake 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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