Seeing Truchas Peak from a plane
New Mexico's second-highest peak at about 13,100 ft, in the Pecos Wilderness. Look for a rocky crest above treeline north of Santa Fe.
2 of our routes pass it. New Mexico · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Phoenix to Chicago: sit on the left, 44 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Chicago | Left | 44 min after takeoff |
| St. Louis to Phoenix | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 117 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 Truchas Peak from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Truchas 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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