Seeing Mount Tom White from a plane6 ★
A glaciated peak in the eastern Chugach Mountains, above the Bering Glacier and Copper River country. Look for ice-draped ridges between huge glaciers flowing to the Gulf of Alaska.
3 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Tokyo: sit on the right, 267 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Anchorage | Right | 379 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Right | 267 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Right | 385 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 Tom White 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 Tom White 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.
More
Childs Glacier Mount Blackburn Mount Bona Mount Saint Elias Mount Drum Atlanta (ATL) Minneapolis (MSP) Tokyo (HND) Washington (IAD) All routes