Seeing La Garita Caldera from a plane
About 28 million years ago it produced one of the largest known explosive eruptions on Earth. Erosion has worn the caldera away, but it measures roughly 22 by 47 miles in the San Juan Mountains.
3 of our routes pass it. Colorado · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Dallas-Fort Worth: sit on the right, 42 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Phoenix | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 29 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to Denver | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 48 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 42 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 La Garita Caldera from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see La Garita Caldera 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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