Seeing Zagreb from a plane8 ★
Croatia's capital, on the Sava River beneath Medvednica mountain. Look for the red roofs of the hilltop Upper Town and the spires of the cathedral.
9 of our routes pass it. Croatia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Abu Dhabi: sit on the right, 392 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Abu Dhabi | Right | 392 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Istanbul | Right | 483 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Istanbul | Left | 548 min after takeoff |
| New York to Abu Dhabi | Left | 413 min after takeoff |
| New York to Cairo | Left | 433 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Doha | Left | 453 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Addis Ababa | Left | 455 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Athens | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 455 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Abu Dhabi | Left | 465 min after takeoff |
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 Zagreb from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (7 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Zagreb from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Zagreb 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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