Seeing Mount Bachelor from a plane
A young, symmetrical cone of about 9,000 ft west of Bend, home to one of the largest ski areas in the Northwest. Look for the smooth snow cone with lift lines on its north side, just south of the Three Sisters.
2 of our routes pass it. Oregon · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Las Vegas: sit on the right, 18 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Las Vegas | Right | 18 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Las Vegas | Right | 33 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 Mount Bachelor 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 Bachelor 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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