Seeing Mount Blackburn from a plane9 ★
At 16,390 ft the highest peak in the Wrangell Mountains and the fifth-highest in the US, an old volcano worn down and buried in ice. The Kennicott Glacier pours off its flanks toward the ghost mine town of Kennecott.
3 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Atlanta to Tokyo: sit on the left, 365 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 365 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 326 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Anchorage | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 303 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 Blackburn from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Blackburn 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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