Seeing Columbia Icefield from a plane9 ★
The largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains, about 125 square miles. Its meltwater reaches three oceans: Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic. Look for the Athabasca Glacier tongue reaching toward the Icefields Parkway.
3 of our routes pass it. British Columbia · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Doha: sit on the right, 43 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Doha | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 43 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Edmonton | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 47 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Rome | Right | 48 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 Columbia Icefield 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 Columbia Icefield 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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