Seeing Nuevo Laredo from a plane8 ★

Across the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, on one of the busiest trade crossings on the US-Mexico border. Look for long lines of trucks waiting at the bridges.

3 of our routes pass it. Tamaulipas · rated 4 of 10

The easy pick

Chicago to Aguascalientes: sit on the left, 147 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Chicago to AguascalientesLeft147 min after takeoff
Houston to AucklandLeft
Best seat for the whole flight: right
40 min after takeoff
Phoenix to McAllenRight
Best seat for the whole flight: left
100 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 Nuevo Laredo 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 Nuevo Laredo from a plane?

Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.

Can you see Nuevo Laredo 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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