Seeing Mount Drum from a plane6 ★
A heavily eroded volcano of about 12,000 ft at the western end of the Wrangell Mountains, rising alone above the flat Copper River basin. Look for a lone white pyramid above the green lowland.
2 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Atlanta to Tokyo: sit on the right, 369 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Tokyo | Right | 369 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 330 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 Drum 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 Drum 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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