Seeing Thompson Peak from a plane3 ★
About 9,000 ft, the highest peak in the Trinity Alps, holding a few small glaciers in northwestern California. Look for white granite and bits of ice above dark forest.
2 of our routes pass it. California · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Portland to Santa Rosa: sit on the left, 41 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Santa Rosa | Left | 41 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Santa Rosa | Left | 61 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Peak 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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