Seeing Cerro Nube from a plane
The high point of the mountains of southern Oaxaca, above cloud forest. Look for forested ridges falling to the Pacific coast.
3 of our routes pass it. Oaxaca
The easy pick
Dallas-Fort Worth to Oaxaca: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Oaxaca | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Houston to Puerto Escondido | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Lima | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 207 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 Nube from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cerro Nube 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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