Seeing Flathead Lake from a plane
The largest natural freshwater lake by area west of the Mississippi in the lower 48, about 30 miles long below the Mission Mountains. Look for Wild Horse Island and cherry orchards along the east shore.
5 of our routes pass it. Montana · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Seattle: sit on the right, 134 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Seattle | Right | 268 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Seattle | Right | 173 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Seattle | Right | 208 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Seattle | Right | 134 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Seattle | Right | 255 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Flathead Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Flathead Lake 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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