Seeing Marys Peak from a plane3 ★
At 4,097 ft, the highest point in Oregon's Coast Range, west of Corvallis. On clear days you can see from the Pacific to the Cascades. Look for a grassy bald top above dark forest.
6 of our routes pass it. Oregon · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Honolulu: sit on the left, 15 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Honolulu | Left | 15 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Eugene | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Portland to North Bend | Right | 37 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Arcata/Eureka | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 31 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Santa Rosa | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 32 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Eugene | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
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 Marys Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Marys Peak from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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