Seeing Double Mountain from a plane3 ★
The high point of the Tehachapi Mountains, near 8,000 ft, above the wind farms of Tehachapi Pass. Look for a forested crest between the Mojave Desert and the San Joaquin Valley.
4 of our routes pass it. California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Bakersfield: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Bakersfield | Right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Bakersfield | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| San Diego to Boise | Right | 21 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Fresno | Right | 23 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 Double Mountain from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Double 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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