Seeing Windsor Castle from a planeup to 8 ★
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, a royal home for over 900 years, and often seen on the Heathrow approach. Look for the Round Tower and long walls above the Thames.
8 of our routes pass it. UK · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Amsterdam: sit on the left, on the climb, 2 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin to London | Left | on the way down |
| London to Amsterdam | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to Edinburgh | Left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to Geneva | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to New York | Right | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| London to Madrid | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Madrid to London | Left | on the way down |
| Zurich to London | 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 Windsor Castle from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Windsor Castle 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.
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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Legoland Windsor Ascot Racecourse Twickenham Stadium Hammersmith Bridge Stamford Bridge London (LHR) Amsterdam (AMS) Geneva (GVA) New York (JFK) All routes