Seeing Volcán Tajumulco from a plane9 ★
At about 13,800 ft, the highest point in Central America. Look for the twin summit near the Mexican border, highest of the line of cones along Guatemala's Pacific side.
5 of our routes pass it. Guatemala · rated 9 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Guatemala City: sit on the right, 116 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Guatemala City | Right | 116 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Bogota | Right | 236 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Guatemala City | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 242 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Liberia | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 254 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to San Salvador | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 282 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 Volcán Tajumulco 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 Volcán Tajumulco 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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