Seeing Sierra de San Marcos from a plane
A long limestone range in central Coahuila near Cuatro Ciénegas, whose desert pools and gypsum dunes sit just to the east. Look for a dry, folded ridge above white gypsum flats.
3 of our routes pass it. Coahuila
The easy pick
Atlanta to San Jose del Cabo: sit on the left, 145 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to San Jose del Cabo | Left | 145 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Durango | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 71 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Torreon | Left | 73 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 Sierra de San Marcos from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sierra de San Marcos from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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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