Seeing Tres Vírgenes from a plane
Photo: Luis Beltran, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Three volcanic peaks in the desert of Baja California Sur, near the old copper town of Santa Rosalía on the Gulf of California. A geothermal power plant sits on their flank.
5 of our routes pass it. Baja California Sur
The easy pick
Las Vegas to San Jose del Cabo: sit on the right, 75 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas to San Jose del Cabo | Right | 75 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Loreto | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 68 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to San Jose del Cabo | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 72 min after takeoff |
| San Diego to San Jose del Cabo | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 54 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to San Jose del Cabo | Right | 102 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 Tres Vírgenes from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tres Vírgenes 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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