Seeing Cerro Las Minas from a plane
Photo: ETXEVERZ, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Honduras' highest point at about 9,400 ft, in Celaque National Park, whose name means "box of water" for the cloud forest streams. Look for a dark green, cloud-wrapped massif in the west.
10 of our routes pass it. Honduras
The easy pick
Houston to Managua: sit on the right, 125 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to San Salvador | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 167 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to San Salvador | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 150 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to San Jose | Right | 151 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Managua | Right | 125 min after takeoff |
| Houston to San Salvador | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 128 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Panama City | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 255 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Panama City | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 257 min after takeoff |
| Miami to San Salvador | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 120 min after takeoff |
| Newark to San Salvador | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 256 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to San Salvador | Left | 141 min after takeoff |
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 Cerro Las Minas from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (6 of 10). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cerro Las Minas from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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