Seeing Morne Diablotins from a plane
Photo: Lee Siebert, Smithsonian Institution, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
At 4,747 ft the highest peak in Dominica, a dormant volcano wrapped in rainforest and home to the island's rare parrots. Look for the cloud-capped summit in the island's north.
5 of our routes pass it. Dominica
The easy pick
New York to São Paulo: sit on the right, 213 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Bridgetown | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 156 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Fort-de-France | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| New York to São Paulo | Right | 213 min after takeoff |
| New York to Bridgetown | Left | 218 min after takeoff |
| New York to St. Lucia | Left | 229 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 Morne Diablotins from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Morne Diablotins 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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