Seeing Whitewater Baldy from a plane3 ★
Highest point of the Mogollon Mountains at about 10,900 ft, in the Gila, the world's first designated wilderness area (1924). Look for a forested range scarred by recent wildfires.
3 of our routes pass it. New Mexico · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Monterrey: sit on the left, 51 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Tucson | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 164 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Monterrey | Left | 51 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 26 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 Whitewater Baldy from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Whitewater Baldy 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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