Seeing Blue Mountain Peak from a plane
Photo: Joerggo ( Diskussion ), Copyrighted free use via Wikimedia Commons
Jamaica's highest point at about 7,400 ft. The range's cool, misty slopes grow Blue Mountain coffee, one of the world's priciest. Look for the green ridge east of Kingston, often under cloud.
5 of our routes pass it. Jamaica
The easy pick
Miami to Santa Cruz: sit on the left, 66 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Cali | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 73 min after takeoff |
| Fort Lauderdale to Barranquilla | Left | 75 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Santa Cruz | Left | 66 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Barranquilla | Left | 71 min after takeoff |
| Tampa to Bogota | Left | 98 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 Blue Mountain Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Blue Mountain 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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