Seeing Mount Tobin from a planeup to 3 ★
Highest point of the Tobin Range at about 9,800 ft, in central Nevada. The 1915 Pleasant Valley earthquake broke the ground along its foot. Look for a sharp scarp at the base of the range.
2 of our routes pass it. Nevada · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Sacramento to Chicago: sit on the left, 33 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Chicago | Left | 33 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Salt Lake City | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 34 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 Tobin from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Tobin 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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