Seeing Williamsburg Bridge from a plane4 ★
The world's longest suspension span when it opened in 1903, with steel towers rather than stone. Look for it crossing the East River from the Lower East Side to Williamsburg.
3 of our routes pass it. New York · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Prague: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Prague | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Edinburgh | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to New York | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 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. 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 Williamsburg Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Williamsburg Bridge 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 Williamsburg Bridge 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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