Seeing Clark Mountain from a planeup to 3 ★
At about 7,900 ft the highest point in the Mojave National Preserve, rising above I-15 near the Mountain Pass rare-earth mine. Look for a dark limestone massif beside the interstate between Las Vegas and Barstow.
3 of our routes pass it. California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
San Diego to Las Vegas: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Las Vegas | Right | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Las Vegas | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| San Diego to Las Vegas | 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 Clark Mountain 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 Clark Mountain 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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