Seeing Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from a plane5 ★
Mexico City's F1 track, at about 7,300 ft, where the cars run through a converted baseball stadium. Look for the circuit inside a big park beside the airport, with the stadium bowl on the infield.
11 of our routes pass it. Distrito Federal · rated 3 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 |
| Chicago to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Houston to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Las Vegas to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Minneapolis to Mexico City | Right | on the way down |
| Orlando to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Raleigh/Durham to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 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 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (11 of 11). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez 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.
Can you see Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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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