No, Mount Everest is not higher than airplanes fly.
Airplanes typically cruise at altitudes much higher than the peak of Mount Everest. The provided reference states that planes cruise almost 7 miles high, which is 7,000 feet higher than Mount Everest.
| Feature | Altitude (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Mount Everest | 29,032 feet |
| Airplane Cruise Altitude | ~36,000 feet |
Therefore, airplanes fly significantly higher than Mount Everest.
