Seeing Virginia Beach from a plane
Virginia's most populous city, with miles of Atlantic beach and the world's largest naval base at nearby Norfolk. Look for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel snaking north across the bay mouth.
3 of our routes pass it. Virginia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Philadelphia to Miami: sit on the left, 28 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Miami | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 20 min after takeoff |
| Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 21 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Miami | Left | 28 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 Virginia Beach from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Virginia Beach from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Virginia Beach 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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