Seeing Yale University from a plane
Founded in 1701, the third-oldest college in the US, with Gothic quads in downtown New Haven. Look for Harkness Tower among the courtyards, a short way inland from Long Island Sound.
4 of our routes pass it. Connecticut · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Philadelphia to Boston: sit on the left, 25 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Boston | Left | 35 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Boston | Left | 69 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Boston | Left | 25 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Boston | Left | 136 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 Yale University from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Yale University 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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