Seeing Silvertip Mountain from a plane4 ★
A peak of over 8,000 ft near the US border southeast of Hope, above the Skagit Valley. Look for a pale rocky summit among the jagged North Cascades.
2 of our routes pass it. British Columbia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Kelowna: sit on the left, 22 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Kelowna | Left | 22 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Calgary | Left | 22 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 Silvertip Mountain 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 Silvertip Mountain 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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