Seeing Chiricahua Peak from a plane
At nearly 9,800 ft the top of the Chiricahua Mountains, a sky island of pine and fir rising from desert grassland in Arizona's southeast corner. Look for a dark forested range among pale flats.
4 of our routes pass it. Arizona · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Dallas to Phoenix: sit on the left, 93 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Phoenix | Left | 95 min after takeoff |
| Charlotte to Phoenix | Left | 200 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Phoenix | Left | 93 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix | Left | 93 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 Chiricahua Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Chiricahua 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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