Seeing Ajusco from a plane5 ★
The highest peak in Mexico City at about 12,900 ft, a forested volcano on its southern edge. Look for the dark green mountain above the sprawl.
19 of our routes pass it. Distrito Federal · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Austin to Mexico City: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Austin to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Boston to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Charlotte to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Chicago to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Denver to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Detroit to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Houston to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Miami to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Minneapolis to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| New York to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Newark to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Orlando to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Philadelphia to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Salt Lake City to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Tampa to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Washington to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
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 Ajusco from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (19 of 19). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ajusco from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for 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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