Seeing Mount Wilson from a plane3 ★
At about 14,250 ft the highest peak in the San Miguel Mountains, a cluster of fourteeners southwest of Telluride. Look for a jagged summit among steep, red and gray San Juan peaks.
2 of our routes pass it. Colorado · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Denver to Cortez: sit on the left, 54 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Cortez | Left | 54 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Chicago | Right | 48 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 Wilson 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 Wilson 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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