Seeing Santiago Peak from a planeup to 3 ★
At 5,689 ft the highest point in Orange County; with neighboring Modjeska Peak it forms Saddleback, the dip-shaped skyline seen from all over the county. Look for the two humps and the antenna farm on top.
2 of our routes pass it. California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Phoenix to Orange County: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Los Angeles | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Orange County | Left | on the way down |
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 Santiago Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Santiago Peak from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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