Seeing Hermosillo from a plane8 ★
Capital of Sonora in the Sonoran Desert, one of Mexico's hottest cities. Look for the antenna-topped Cerro de la Campana right beside downtown, and the desert pressing in on every side.
6 of our routes pass it. Sonora · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Phoenix to Hermosillo: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Queretaro | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 66 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Morelia | Left | 69 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 70 min after takeoff |
| Phoenix to Hermosillo | Left | on the way down |
| Sacramento to Guadalajara | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 103 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Leon | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 118 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 Hermosillo from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (5 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hermosillo 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.
Can you see Hermosillo 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.
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