Seeing Sierra La Madera from a plane4 ★
A desert range in central Coahuila, rising high enough to carry pine and oak forest above the Chihuahuan Desert. Look for darker green slopes above pale, dry basins.
2 of our routes pass it. Coahuila · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Dallas-Fort Worth to Mazatlan: sit on the right, 66 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to San Jose del Cabo | Left | 170 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Mazatlan | Right | 66 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 La Madera 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 Sierra La Madera 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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