Seeing Abajo Peak from a plane3 ★
At 11,360 ft, the high point of the Abajo Mountains above Monticello in southeastern Utah, topped by radio towers. Look for a forested island of mountains in a sea of red canyon country.
3 of our routes pass it. Utah · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Albuquerque: sit on the left, 39 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Grand Junction | Left | 43 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Albuquerque | Left | 39 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Albuquerque | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 109 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 Abajo Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Abajo Peak from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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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