Seeing Mount Fairweather from a plane7 ★
At about 15,300 ft, it rises from sea level within about 15 miles of the Gulf of Alaska, one of the steepest coastal reliefs anywhere, and is the highest point in British Columbia. Look for glaciers pouring down to the ocean.
5 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Fairbanks: sit on the left, 121 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 281 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Seoul | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 315 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Anchorage | Right | 316 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Anchorage | Right | 132 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Fairbanks | Left | 121 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 Fairweather from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Fairweather 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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