Seeing Culiacán from a plane7 ★
Capital of Sinaloa, center of one of Mexico's richest farm valleys. Look for the spot downtown where two rivers join to form the Culiacán River.
3 of our routes pass it. Sinaloa · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Sacramento to Guadalajara: sit on the right, 142 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Morelia | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 110 min after takeoff |
| New York to Auckland | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 251 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Guadalajara | Right | 142 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 Culiacán from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Culiacán from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Culiacán 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.
More
Mazatlán Victoria de Durango Copper Canyon Los Angeles (LAX) New York (JFK) Sacramento (SMF) All routes