Seeing Laramie Peak from a planeup to 3 ★
A 10,272-ft landmark that Oregon Trail travelers watched for days as they crossed eastern Wyoming. Look for the dark, forested hump of the Laramie Mountains rising above open grassland.
2 of our routes pass it. Wyoming · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Salt Lake City to Chicago: sit on the left, 46 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Chicago | Left | 106 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Chicago | Left | 46 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 Laramie Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Laramie 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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