Seeing Castle Peak from a plane
Photo: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
At about 11,800 ft, the highest of Idaho's White Cloud Mountains, named for their pale rock. Look for whitish summits and a scatter of small alpine lakes east of the Sawtooths.
3 of our routes pass it. Idaho
The easy pick
Houston to Seattle: sit on the right, 176 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Pasco | Right | 77 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Seattle | Right | 176 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Idaho Falls | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 54 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 Castle Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Castle 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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