Seeing Stikine Icecap from a plane8 ★
A large icecap straddling the Alaska and British Columbia border in the Coast Mountains, feeding glaciers that run down to the sea. Look for a white plateau broken by jagged peaks.
2 of our routes pass it. British Columbia · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Anchorage: sit on the right, 290 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Anchorage | Right | 290 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Fairbanks | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 96 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 Stikine Icecap 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 Stikine Icecap 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.