Seeing Mount Torbert from a plane7 ★
At about 11,400 ft the highest peak of the Tordrillo Mountains, a glaciated volcanic range across Cook Inlet west of Anchorage. Look for the ice-covered massif beside its neighbor, Mount Spurr.
6 of our routes pass it. Alaska · rated 7 of 10
The easy pick
Minneapolis to Tokyo: sit on the right, 300 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Tokyo | Right | 397 min after takeoff |
| Chicago to Tokyo | Right | 340 min after takeoff |
| Detroit to Tokyo | Right | 360 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Shenzhen | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 267 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Tokyo | Right | 300 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Tokyo | Right | 415 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 Torbert from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Torbert 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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