Seeing Glacier Bay from a plane6 ★
When George Vancouver sailed past in 1794 this bay was a wall of ice; the glaciers have since retreated more than 60 miles. Look for long fjord arms with tidewater glaciers at their heads.
2 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Anchorage: sit on the right, 313 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 312 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Anchorage | Right | 313 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 Glacier Bay from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Glacier Bay 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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