Seeing Mount Edith Cavell from a plane6 ★
At 11,033 ft, named for a British nurse executed in 1915 for helping Allied soldiers escape occupied Belgium. Look for the hanging Angel Glacier spread like wings on its north face above Jasper.
2 of our routes pass it. Alberta · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Doha: sit on the right, 45 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Doha | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 45 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Rome | Left | 49 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 Edith Cavell 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 Edith Cavell 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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