Seeing Francs Peak from a plane3 ★
At 13,153 ft the highest point of the Absaroka Range, southeast of Yellowstone. Look for a long, dark volcanic ridge with snowfields above the Greybull River country.
6 of our routes pass it. Wyoming · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Denver to Bozeman: sit on the left, 50 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Jackson | Right | 150 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Bozeman | Left | 50 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Spokane | Left | 53 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Helena | Left | 53 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Seattle | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 236 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Miami | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 80 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 Francs Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Francs 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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