Seeing Mount Sir Sandford from a plane
Photo: Kootexp at English Wikipedia, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
About 11,500 ft, the highest peak in the Selkirk Mountains, a sharp horn above big icefields north of Rogers Pass. Look for a steep summit standing above the glaciers around it.
3 of our routes pass it. British Columbia
The easy pick
Seattle to Doha: sit on the right, 39 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Doha | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 39 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Rome | Right | 43 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Edmonton | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 43 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 Sir Sandford from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Sir Sandford 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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