Seeing Quito from a plane8 ★
At about 9,350 ft, one of the highest capitals in the world, stretched in a narrow valley along the flank of Pichincha volcano. Look for the long, thin city with green slopes rising to the west.
4 of our routes pass it. Ecuador · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Quito: sit on the right, 266 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Quito | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Houston to Quito | Right | 266 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Quito | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| New York to Santiago | Right | 304 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 Quito from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Quito 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 Quito 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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