Photo: Steve & Jem Copley Camera location36° 53′ 12″ S, 175° 49′ 23.42″ E View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap-36.886667; 175.823173 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A mountainous peninsula on New Zealand's North Island with gold-sand beaches and Cathedral Cove's natural rock arch. The forested peninsula between the Hauraki Gulf and Pacific is visible on flights into Auckland.
44Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
🏝️ MountainType
Routes that pass it44
AKL → PPT
Both Sides
PPT → AKL
Both Sides
AKL → HOU
Both Sides
HOU → AKL
Both Sides
AAA → AKL
Right
AKL → AAA
Left
AKL → IAH
Right
IAH → AKL
Left
AKL → DCA
Right
DCA → AKL
Left
AKL → EWR
Right
AKL → JFK
Right
EDI → MRO
Left
EWR → AKL
Left
JFK → AKL
Left
MRO → EDI
Right
NAN → WLG
Left
WLG → NAN
Right
AKL → DFW
Right
AKL → RAR
Right
DFW → AKL
Left
RAR → AKL
Left
PEK → WHK
Right
WHK → PEK
Left
AKL → JAD
Right
AKL → PER
Right
JAD → AKL
Left
PER → AKL
Left
AKL → MBW
Right
MBW → AKL
Left
AKL → MEB
Right
AKL → MEL
Right
AKL → ORD
Right
MEB → AKL
Left
MEL → AKL
Left
ORD → AKL
Left
ADL → AKL
Left
AKL → ADL
Right
AKL → MSP
Right
MSP → AKL
Left
AKL → SAN
Right
SAN → AKL
Left
AKL → LAX
Right
LAX → AKL
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Coromandel Peninsula from a plane?
Yes — 44 flight routes pass within 25 km of Coromandel Peninsula. The closest routes include Auckland to Papeete, Papeete to Auckland, Auckland to Houston. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Coromandel Peninsula?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Coromandel Peninsula: on a Auckland to Papeete flight, visible from both sides; on a Papeete to Auckland flight, visible from both sides; on a Auckland to Houston flight, visible from both sides.