Seeing Mount Arrowsmith from a plane3 ★
About 6,000 ft, the snowy peak behind Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, the centerpiece of a UNESCO biosphere region. Look for a jagged summit across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver.
2 of our routes pass it. British Columbia · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Honolulu to Vancouver: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Vancouver | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Seattle to Petersburg | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 22 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 Mount Arrowsmith from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Arrowsmith 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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