Seeing Currant Mountain from a plane3 ★
Highest point of the White Pine Range at about 11,500 ft, in central Nevada. Look for a jagged limestone crest above broad sagebrush basins.
6 of our routes pass it. Nevada · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Atlanta to San Jose: sit on the right, 217 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to San Jose | Right | 217 min after takeoff |
| Atlanta to Sacramento | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 220 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Sacramento | Left | 180 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to San Jose | Right | 190 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Sacramento | Left | 73 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Chicago | Left | 40 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 Currant Mountain from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Currant 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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