Seeing Rock Creek Butte from a plane3 ★
At about 9,100 ft, the highest point of the Elkhorn Mountains and of the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon. Look for a granite crest above Baker Valley.
7 of our routes pass it. Oregon · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Idaho Falls: sit on the left, 32 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Portland | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 243 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Portland | Right | 198 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Honolulu | Right | 150 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Idaho Falls | Left | 32 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Salt Lake City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 35 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Hailey | Right | 36 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Boise | Right | 38 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 Rock Creek Butte from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Rock Creek Butte 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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