Seeing Torreón from a plane8 ★
Heart of the La Laguna cotton and dairy region, twinned with Gomez Palacio across the usually dry Nazas River. Look for the giant Christ statue on the Cerro de las Noas above town.
10 of our routes pass it. Coahuila · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Auckland: sit on the right, 69 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Durango | Left | 183 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Torreon | Left | on the way down |
| Houston to Auckland | Right | 69 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Mexico City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 124 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Bogota | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 126 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to San Salvador | Left | 126 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Panama City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 127 min after takeoff |
| New York to Auckland | Left | 224 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to Panama City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 117 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Panama City | Left | 161 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 Torreón from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (6 of 10). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Torreón 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 Torreón 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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Cerro El Centinela (Torreón) Sierra de San Marcos Sierra La Madera Sierra La Concordia (Saltillo) Victoria de Durango Chicago (MDW) Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Houston (IAH) Las Vegas (LAS) All routes