Seeing Mexicali from a plane
Border twin of Calexico and capital of Baja California. Look for irrigated fields in bright green against the desert and the border line running dead straight between the two cities.
2 of our routes pass it. Baja California · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
San Diego to Phoenix: sit on the right, 19 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 17 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Phoenix | Right | 19 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Mexicali from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Mexicali from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Mexicali 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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