Seeing Killington Peak from a plane3 ★
At 4,235 ft, Vermont's second-highest peak, home to the largest ski resort in the eastern US. Look for ski trails cut in white or green stripes down its forested slopes.
9 of our routes pass it. Vermont · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Burlington: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore to Burlington | Right | on the way down |
| Boston to Ottawa | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 25 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Massena | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 34 min after takeoff |
| New York to Burlington | Right | on the way down |
| New York to Burlington | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Newark to Burlington | Right | on the way down |
| Philadelphia to Quebec City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 46 min after takeoff |
| Raleigh/Durham to Burlington | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 84 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Burlington | Right | 58 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 Killington Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Killington 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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