Seeing Mount Pavlof from a plane
Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
One of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian arc, erupting every few years and often sending ash up to jet cruising altitudes. Look for the steep snowy cone beside its twin, Pavlof Sister, near the tip of the Alaska Peninsula.
2 of our routes pass it. Alaska
The easy pick
Seattle to Osaka: sit on the right, 210 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Tokyo | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 404 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Osaka | Right | 210 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 Pavlof from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Pavlof 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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