Seeing Victoria de Durango from a plane
Photo: Microstar, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Hollywood shot dozens of westerns around this high-desert state capital, John Wayne's among them. Look for the Cerro del Mercado, a hill of iron ore on the north edge of town.
9 of our routes pass it. Durango
The easy pick
Chicago to Durango: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Durango | Left | on the way down |
| Houston to Auckland | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 81 min after takeoff |
| Las Vegas to Guadalajara | Left | 132 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Queretaro | Right | 127 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Puebla | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 128 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Morelia | Left | 130 min after takeoff |
| Portland to Guadalajara | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 212 min after takeoff |
| Sacramento to Leon | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 177 min after takeoff |
| San Jose to Zacatecas | Left | 162 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 Victoria de Durango from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (6 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Victoria de Durango 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 Victoria de Durango 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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