Seeing Antisana volcano from a plane5 ★
A glaciated volcano of about 18,700 ft east of Quito whose watershed helps supply the city's water. Look for its broad white summit.
5 of our routes pass it. Ecuador · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Quito: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Quito | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Houston to Quito | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Quito | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| New York to Santiago | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 306 min after takeoff |
| New York to Quito | Right | on the way down |
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 Antisana volcano from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Antisana volcano from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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