Seeing Cofre de Perote from a plane
Photo: Richard Collins from Xalapa, Mexico, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
A broad volcano of about 14,000 ft named for the boxy rock block on its summit, which looks like a strongbox (cofre). Look for the square-topped peak covered in antennas, west of Xalapa.
4 of our routes pass it. Veracruz
The easy pick
Houston to Veracruz: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Oaxaca | Right | 109 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Veracruz | Right | on the way down |
| Houston to Puerto Escondido | Right | 89 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Veracruz | Right | 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 Cofre de Perote from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cofre de Perote 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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