Seeing Lassen Peak from a plane
The southernmost Cascades volcano, 10,457 ft, and one of the largest lava domes on Earth. It erupted from 1914 to 1917; the scars of that blast are still visible on its northeast side.
4 of our routes pass it. California · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Sacramento to Portland: sit on the right, 20 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to San Francisco | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 573 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Los Angeles | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 41 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Portland | Right | 20 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Seattle | Right | 21 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 Lassen Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lassen 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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