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Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ecuador's highest peak at 6,263 m is the point on Earth's surface farthest from the center, due to the equatorial bulge. The snow-capped stratovolcano dominates the skyline on flights across Ecuador.
16Flight Routes
4 miClosest Pass
🏔️ MountainType
Routes that pass it16
LIM → MKE
Right
MKE → LIM
Left
ATW → LIM
Left
LIM → ATW
Right
LIM → ORD
Right
ORD → LIM
Left
ATL → LIM
Right
LIM → ATL
Left
CUE → UIO
Left
UIO → CUE
Right
DEN → EZE
Right
EZE → DEN
Left
BCN → GYE
Left
GYE → BCN
Right
AUS → EZE
Left
EZE → AUS
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Chimborazo from a plane?
Yes — 16 flight routes pass within 25 miles of Chimborazo. The closest routes include Lima to Milwaukee, Milwaukee to Lima, Appleton to Lima. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 4 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Chimborazo?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Chimborazo: on a Lima to Milwaukee flight, sit on the Right side; on a Milwaukee to Lima flight, sit on the Left side; on a Appleton to Lima flight, sit on the Left side.