Seeing Lake Pend Oreille from a plane4 ★
Idaho's largest lake, more than 1,100 ft deep. It's so deep and quiet that the US Navy tests submarine designs here, 300 miles from the ocean. Look for its long arms among the forested mountains.
2 of our routes pass it. Idaho · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Kalispell: sit on the left, 39 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis to Vancouver | Right | 143 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Kalispell | Left | 39 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 Lake Pend Oreille from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lake Pend Oreille 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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