CabinShade
The smart flight window seat selector tool that calculates sun exposure along your flight path and recommends which window side to choose to avoid sun glare and keep your blinds open for the entire journey.
Perfect for photographers, travelers who want to enjoy the view, and anyone seeking a comfortable flight experience without harsh sunlight.
CabinShade uses advanced solar position calculations combined with your flight path coordinates to determine sun exposure. Our algorithm calculates the sun's position at multiple points along your route, considering the time of day, date, and geographic location to predict which side of the aircraft will receive direct sunlight.
CabinShade supports almost any passenger airport in the world! Our comprehensive database includes major international hubs, regional airports, and smaller municipal airports across all continents. If you find a missing airport, we'll add it shortly to ensure complete global coverage for travelers worldwide.
Seat letters correspond to window positions on commercial aircraft: A represents left-side window seats, while F and K represent right-side window seats (depending on aircraft configuration). CabinShade recommends the side that will have minimal sun exposure during your flight to ensure a comfortable journey with reduced glare.
Our calculations are highly accurate, using precise astronomical algorithms and real flight path data. However, factors like weather conditions, cloud cover, and exact aircraft positioning may affect actual sun exposure. CabinShade provides the best possible prediction based on clear sky conditions and standard flight routes.
Yes! CabinShade supports flights between almost any passenger airports worldwide with our comprehensive database covering major international hubs, regional airports, and smaller municipal airports across all continents. If you find a missing airport, we'll add it shortly to ensure complete global coverage for travelers worldwide.
For nighttime flights or routes with minimal daylight exposure, CabinShade will indicate that sun exposure is minimal and any window seat will work well. The tool automatically detects when flights occur during dark hours and adjusts recommendations accordingly.
For aerial photography, you typically want to avoid direct sun glare on your camera lens and window. CabinShade's recommendations help you choose the shaded side of the aircraft, providing better lighting conditions for photography and reducing lens flare and window reflections.
We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have suggestions for new features, found a bug, want to request API access, or have any other feedback, please use our contact form. We read every message and use your input to improve CabinShade for all travelers.
