Seeing Devils Tower from a planeup to 2 ★
The first US national monument (1906), a stump of volcanic rock rising 867 ft above its base, ribbed with giant columns. Look for a lone flat-topped tower above the pine and prairie of the Belle Fourche valley.
2 of our routes pass it. Wyoming · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Atlanta: sit on the left, 104 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Chicago | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 98 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Atlanta | Left | 104 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 Devils Tower from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Devils Tower 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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