Seeing Mount Logan from a plane9 ★
Canada's highest peak at 19,551 ft, with possibly the largest base of any non-volcanic mountain on Earth. Its summit plateau is a vast icefield; look for the long white massif above the Seward and Hubbard glaciers.
9 of our routes pass it. Yukon · rated 10 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Fairbanks: sit on the left, 139 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 352 min after takeoff |
| Atlanta to Anchorage | Right | 367 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Tokyo | Right | 295 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Seoul | Right | 329 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Anchorage | Right | 427 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Right | 255 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Anchorage | Left | 292 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Fairbanks | Left | 139 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Right | 373 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 Logan from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (6 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Logan 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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Kluane Icefields Mount Saint Elias Mount Lucania Malaspina Glacier Hubbard Glacier Atlanta (ATL) Tokyo (HND) Chicago (ORD) Tokyo (NRT) All routes