Seeing Wildspitze from a plane
At about 12,380 ft the second-highest peak in Austria and the top of Tyrol, ringed by the glaciers of the Ötztal Alps. Look for a twin-topped white summit above a sea of ice.
5 of our routes pass it. Austria · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Zurich to Athens: sit on the left, 18 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Athens to London | Right | 118 min after takeoff |
| Athens to Zurich | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 121 min after takeoff |
| London to Athens | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 74 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Vienna | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 16 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Athens | Left | 18 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 Wildspitze from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Wildspitze 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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