Seeing Reynosa from a plane
Photo: Robox91, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Border city across the Rio Grande from McAllen, Texas, packed with factories. Look for the river winding along its north side and the bridges into Texas.
2 of our routes pass it. Tamaulipas
The easy pick
Chicago to San Luis Potosi: sit on the right, 158 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to McAllen | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Chicago to San Luis Potosi | Right | 158 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 Reynosa from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Reynosa 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 Reynosa 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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