Seeing Mount Saint Elias from a plane9 ★
At 18,008 ft the second-highest peak in both the US and Canada, rising from the Gulf of Alaska only about 10 miles inland. Look for the lone sharp pyramid straddling the Alaska-Yukon border.
7 of our routes pass it. Yukon · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to Tokyo: sit on the right, 296 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Anchorage | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 369 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Tokyo | Right | 296 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Seoul | Right | 330 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Anchorage | Right | 333 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Anchorage | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 429 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 257 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 374 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 Saint Elias from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Saint Elias 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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