Seeing Chicoma Mountain from a plane
Highest point of the Jemez Mountains at about 11,560 ft, sacred to Santa Clara Pueblo, just north of the Valles Caldera supervolcano. Look for the 13-mile grassy caldera ringed by forest.
3 of our routes pass it. New Mexico · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Kansas City to Phoenix: sit on the left, 90 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Phoenix | Right | 171 min after takeoff |
| Kansas City to Phoenix | Left | 90 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Dallas-Fort Worth | Left | 95 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Chicoma Mountain 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 Chicoma Mountain 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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