Seeing Sequoia National Park from a plane
Home to General Sherman, the largest tree on Earth by volume, with 14,505-ft Mount Whitney on its eastern edge. Look for the Sierra Nevada crest and deep Kaweah canyons.
3 of our routes pass it. California · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Sacramento to Los Angeles: sit on the left, 26 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento to Los Angeles | Left | 26 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to San Diego | Left | 26 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Sacramento | Right | 37 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 Sequoia National Park from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sequoia National Park 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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