Seeing Glacier Peak from a plane
Washington's most remote volcano, about 10,500 ft, hidden deep in wilderness and barely visible from any city. Look for a glaciated summit among the jagged North Cascades, east of Everett.
2 of our routes pass it. Washington · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Seattle: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Seattle | Right | on the way down |
| Chicago to Seattle | Right | 220 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 Glacier Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Glacier Peak 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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