Seeing Cerro Peña Nevada from a plane
One of the highest summits of the Sierra Madre Oriental at about 11,600 ft, in southern Nuevo León. Look for a forested crest above dry desert to the west.
3 of our routes pass it. Nuevo León
The easy pick
Dallas-Fort Worth to Mexico City: sit on the left, 80 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Queretaro | Left | 163 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Mexico City | Left | 80 min after takeoff |
| Denver to Mexico City | Left | 137 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 Peña Nevada from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cerro Peña Nevada 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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