Seeing Duffer Peak from a plane
Highest point of the Pine Forest Range at about 9,400 ft, in the far northwestern Nevada desert. Look for a granite crest with small lakes, odd in a dry country.
2 of our routes pass it. Nevada
The easy pick
Sacramento to Boise: sit on the left, 35 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Boise | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 35 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Medford | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 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 Duffer Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Duffer Peak 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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