Seeing Kluane Icefields from a plane7 ★
The largest icefield outside the polar regions, surrounding Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak at 19,551 ft. Look for an endless white plateau with glaciers flowing out in every direction.
8 of our routes pass it. Yukon · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Fairbanks: sit on the left, 138 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 350 min after takeoff |
| Atlanta to Anchorage | Right | 365 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Tokyo | Right | 292 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Anchorage | Right | 425 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Right | 253 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Anchorage | Left | 289 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Fairbanks | Left | 138 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Right | 371 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 Kluane Icefields from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kluane Icefields 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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