Seeing Box Elder Peak from a planeup to 3 ★
At about 9,400 ft, a summit of the Wellsville Mountains above Brigham City, part of one of the steepest ranges in the US. Look for a narrow ridge rising abruptly from the flats along the Great Salt Lake's northeast edge.
3 of our routes pass it. Utah · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Salt Lake City: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | 68 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Salt Lake City | Left | on the way down |
| Sacramento to Chicago | Left | 67 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 Box Elder Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Box Elder Peak 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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