Seeing Mount Zirkel from a plane
About 12,180 ft, the namesake of a wilderness in the Park Range north of Steamboat Springs. Look for a rocky crest straddling the Continental Divide above lake-dotted basins.
2 of our routes pass it. Colorado · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Denver: sit on the right, 110 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Denver | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 100 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Denver | Right | 110 min after takeoff |
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 Zirkel from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mount Zirkel 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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