Seeing Kwatna Peak from a plane
A glaciated summit in the Coast Mountains near Bella Coola, where peaks rise straight out of long saltwater inlets. Look for ice and dark rock above a narrow fjord.
5 of our routes pass it. British Columbia
The easy pick
Seattle to Ketchikan: sit on the right, 50 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Tokyo | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 160 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Anchorage | Right | 60 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Petersburg | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 49 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Ketchikan | Right | 50 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Anchorage | Right | 52 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 Kwatna Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Kwatna 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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