Seeing Mount Baker from a plane
At 10,781 ft, after Rainier the most heavily glaciated of the Cascade volcanoes, and its ski area set a world record for snowfall in one season. Look for the white cone east of Bellingham, visible from Seattle and Vancouver.
5 of our routes pass it. Washington · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Seattle: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Seattle | Right | on the way down |
| Chicago to Seattle | Right | on the way down |
| Detroit to Seattle | Right | on the way down |
| Minneapolis to Seattle | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Seattle | Right | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Baker from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Baker 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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