Seeing Saltillo from a plane8 ★
At about 5,200 ft with the Sierra Madre Oriental behind it, the "Detroit of Mexico" builds cars and trucks for GM and Stellantis. Look for big assembly plants on the flat plain.
5 of our routes pass it. Coahuila · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Panama City: sit on the right, 131 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Aguascalientes | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 167 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Panama City | Right | 131 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Monterrey | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Panama City | Left | 142 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Panama City | Left | 132 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 Saltillo from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Saltillo 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 Saltillo 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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