Can you get altitude sickness at 6000 feet?

Altitude sickness can occur when traveling to an altitude above 6,000 feet (1,829 meters) and traveling faster than the body can adapt. OR you can Google your destination and altitude now. Although people can adjust to altitude changes, the process takes time.



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When the altitude of an airplane is less than 12,500 feet, there is no supplemental oxygen required for anyone in a private plane. From 12,500 feet to 14,000 feet, supplemental oxygen must be used by the required flight crew for any portion of the flight that is more than 30 minutes.

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(3) Whenever a pressurized aircraft is operated at altitudes above 35,000 feet MSL, at least one pilot at the controls shall wear, secured and sealed, an oxygen mask required by paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this section.

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