Seeing Xalapa from a plane6 ★
Veracruz's capital, a misty university city at about 4,600 ft on the slopes rising to Cofre de Perote and Pico de Orizaba. The jalapeño pepper is named after it; look for green hills and coffee country all around.
2 of our routes pass it. Veracruz · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Los Angeles to Bogota: sit on the right, 189 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to San Salvador | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 188 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Bogota | Right | 189 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 Xalapa from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Xalapa from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Xalapa 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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