Seeing Mount Tipton from a plane
The high point of the Cerbat Mountains north of Kingman, a little over 7,000 ft, rising from the Mojave Desert. Look for a rugged range with a few dark trees on its crest above pale desert.
4 of our routes pass it. Arizona · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Phoenix: sit on the left, 12 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Las Vegas | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Houston to Las Vegas | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Las Vegas to Phoenix | Left | 12 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 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.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mount Tipton from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Tipton 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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