Seeing Mount Bogong from a plane
Photo: Joe Ritson, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Victoria's highest peak at 6,516 ft, in the Australian Alps. Look for a broad bald summit above snow gums, white in winter.
2 of our routes pass it. Victoria
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Melbourne: sit on the right, 859 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Melbourne | Right | 859 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Melbourne | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 865 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 Bogong from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Bogong 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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