Seeing Mount Stuart from a plane
A huge granite block at 9,415 ft, among the highest non-volcanic peaks in Washington, rising above Leavenworth. Look for pale rock and small glaciers on its north face, apart from the main Cascade crest.
2 of our routes pass it. Washington · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Denver: sit on the left, 12 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Denver | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 12 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Chicago | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 12 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Stuart 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 Stuart 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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