Seeing Chimborazo from a plane5 ★
At 20,548 ft its summit is the farthest point from Earth's center, thanks to the equatorial bulge. Look for its broad glaciated dome.
9 of our routes pass it. Ecuador · rated 10 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 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Houston to Quito | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Santiago | Left | 211 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Quito | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Miami to Lima | Left | 219 min after takeoff |
| New York to Santiago | Right | 313 min after takeoff |
| New York to Lima | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 324 min after takeoff |
| New York to Guayaquil | Left Best seat for the whole flight: 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 Chimborazo from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Chimborazo 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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