Seeing Mazatlán from a plane
Photo: Microstar, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pacific port with a seafront malecón about 13 miles long, among the longest in the world. Look for the hill of El Faro, one of the highest natural lighthouses anywhere, at the south tip.
3 of our routes pass it. Sinaloa
The easy pick
Sacramento to Guadalajara: sit on the right, 155 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Mazatlan | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Phoenix to Mazatlan | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Sacramento to Guadalajara | Right | 155 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 Mazatlán 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 Mazatlán 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 Mazatlán 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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