Seeing Tepic from a plane4 ★
Capital of Nayarit, in a green valley near the dormant Sangangüey volcano. Look for forested mountains around the city.
8 of our routes pass it. Nayarit · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Puerto Vallarta: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Puerto Vallarta | Right | on the way down |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Puerto Vallarta | Right | on the way down |
| Denver to Puerto Vallarta | Right | on the way down |
| Houston to Puerto Vallarta | Right | on the way down |
| Houston to Puerto Vallarta | Right | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta | Left | on the way down |
| Los Angeles to Tepic | Left | on the way down |
| Salt Lake City to Puerto Vallarta | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | on the way down |
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 Tepic from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 8). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tepic 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 Tepic 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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