Seeing Mount Scenery from a plane3 ★
At about 2,900 ft it's the highest point in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the tiny island of Saba. Look for one green cone rising straight out of the sea, its top often in cloud.
9 of our routes pass it. Netherlands · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to Saint Martin: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Saint Martin | Right | on the way down |
| Fort Lauderdale to Saint Martin | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Antigua | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 141 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Basseterre | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Miami to Saint Martin | Right | on the way down |
| Miami to Marigot | Left | 148 min after takeoff |
| New York to Saint Martin | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| New York to Basseterre | Left | on the way down |
| Orlando to Saint Martin | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
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 Scenery from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Scenery from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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