Potala Palace

10 flight routes pass within 16 miles of Potala Palace.

Potala Palace
🏛️ Monument · China

Photo: Lhasa Government · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The towering winter palace of the Dalai Lamas perches on Marpo Ri hill above Lhasa at 3,700 m. The massive white-and-red structure is visible on flights across the Tibetan Plateau.
10Flight Routes
1 miClosest Pass
🏛️ MonumentType

Routes that pass it10

CPH → MEL Copenhagen to Melbourne · 1 mi Both Sides MEL → CPH Melbourne to Copenhagen · 1 mi Both Sides HND → KTM Tokyo to Kathmandu · 9 mi Left KTM → HND Kathmandu to Tokyo · 9 mi Right KTM → NRT Kathmandu to Tokyo · 12 mi Right NRT → KTM Tokyo to Kathmandu · 12 mi Left MAN → MEL Manchester to Melbourne · 12 mi Right MEL → MAN Melbourne to Manchester · 12 mi Left LXA → PEK Lhasa to Beijing · 14 mi Left PEK → LXA Beijing to Lhasa · 14 mi 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 Potala Palace from a plane?

Yes — 10 flight routes pass within 16 miles of Potala Palace. The closest routes include Copenhagen to Melbourne, Melbourne to Copenhagen, Tokyo to Kathmandu. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 miles away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Potala Palace?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Potala Palace: on a Copenhagen to Melbourne flight, visible from both sides; on a Melbourne to Copenhagen flight, visible from both sides; on a Tokyo to Kathmandu flight, sit on the Left side.