Seeing Tuxtla Gutiérrez from a plane7 ★
Chiapas's capital sits just south of Sumidero Canyon, whose walls rise up to about 3,300 ft above the river. Look for the canyon's deep slot cutting north through the mountains.
4 of our routes pass it. Chiapas · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Las Vegas to Panama City: sit on the right, 218 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas to Panama City | Right | 218 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to San Salvador | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 220 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Bogota | Right | 222 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Liberia | Left | 238 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 Tuxtla Gutiérrez from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Tuxtla Gutiérrez from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Tuxtla Gutiérrez 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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