Seeing Mérida from a plane8 ★
Yucatán's capital, the White City, built from the stones of the Maya town of T'hó. Look for a flat limestone plain covered in low scrub, with no rivers at all: water flows underground through cenotes.
3 of our routes pass it. Yucatán · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Buenos Aires: sit on the right, 80 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Quito | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 78 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Buenos Aires | Right | 80 min after takeoff |
| Houston to San Jose | Left | 83 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 Mérida from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mérida from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Mérida 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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