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The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, holding 20% of the world's surface fresh water. Its enormous size — 636 km long — makes it easily visible from altitude on Trans-Siberian routes.
49Flight Routes
5 kmClosest Pass
❄️ WaterType
Routes that pass it49
HNL → NBO
Both Sides
NBO → HNL
Both Sides
BRU → GMP
Both Sides
GMP → BRU
Both Sides
CPH → GMP
Right
GMP → CPH
Left
HEL → ICN
Left
ICN → HEL
Right
HEM → ICN
Left
ICN → HEM
Right
AMS → ICN
Right
ICN → AMS
Left
CPH → ICN
Left
ICN → CPH
Right
BKK → CMX
Left
CMX → BKK
Right
BBU → NRT
Right
HEL → SSN
Right
SSN → HEL
Left
BNE → DUB
Left
DUB → BNE
Right
CDG → ICN
Left
ICN → CDG
Right
JFK → SGN
Left
SGN → JFK
Right
BKK → ORD
Left
ORD → BKK
Right
SIN → YYZ
Left
YYZ → SIN
Right
ANG → ICN
Left
ICN → ANG
Right
ICN → LGW
Left
LGW → ICN
Right
ATL → BKK
Left
BKK → ATL
Right
ILO → LYR
Left
LYR → ILO
Right
ICN → LHR
Left
LHR → ICN
Right
BNE → EDI
Left
EDI → BNE
Right
GMP → LGW
Left
LGW → GMP
Right
GMP → LHR
Left
LHR → GMP
Right
FRA → ICN
Left
ICN → FRA
Right
KIX → MUC
Left
MUC → KIX
Right
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 Lake Baikal from a plane?
Yes — 49 flight routes pass within 150 km of Lake Baikal. The closest routes include Honolulu to Nairobi, Nairobi to Honolulu, Brussels to Seoul. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 5 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Lake Baikal?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Lake Baikal: on a Honolulu to Nairobi flight, visible from both sides; on a Nairobi to Honolulu flight, visible from both sides; on a Brussels to Seoul flight, visible from both sides.