Seeing Granite Peak from a planeup to 5 ★
Montana's highest peak at 12,807 ft, in the Beartooths just north of Yellowstone. Look for a high plateau of bare granite dotted with hundreds of lakes.
2 of our routes pass it. Montana · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Chicago: sit on the right, 71 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Chicago | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 71 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Atlanta | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 77 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 Granite 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 Granite 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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