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A network of canyons in Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental, collectively larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. The green-walled gorges are visible on flights between western Mexico and the US.
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OverheadClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it74
SLP → TIJ
Both Sides
TIJ → SLP
Both Sides
YVR → ZLO
Both Sides
ZLO → YVR
Both Sides
PVR → YVR
Both Sides
YVR → PVR
Both Sides
KIX → ONT
Both Sides
ONT → KIX
Both Sides
MEX → MXL
Left
MXL → MEX
Right
PAE → PVR
Left
PVR → PAE
Right
CYI → ONT
Left
ONT → CYI
Right
DFW → LTO
Left
LTO → DFW
Right
MEX → NRT
Right
NRT → MEX
Left
SFO → SGN
Left
SGN → SFO
Right
PVR → SEA
Right
SEA → PVR
Left
DEN → SJD
Left
SJD → DEN
Right
GDL → LAS
Left
LAS → GDL
Right
LAX → MEX
Left
MEX → LAX
Right
ONT → TPE
Right
PHX → PVR
Left
PVR → PHX
Right
TPE → ONT
Left
LAX → XSP
Left
XSP → LAX
Right
LAX → SIN
Left
SIN → LAX
Right
HHR → SIN
Left
SIN → HHR
Right
LAX → OAX
Left
MXL → PXM
Left
OAX → LAX
Right
PXM → MXL
Right
LAX → NRT
Right
NRT → LAX
Left
SJC → ZCL
Right
ZCL → SJC
Left
OAX → SFO
Left
SFO → OAX
Right
HND → LAX
Left
LAX → HND
Right
MEX → SFO
Left
SFO → MEX
Right
KUL → LAX
Left
LAX → KUL
Right
LIR → SAN
Left
SAN → LIR
Right
DFW → MEB
Left
MEB → DFW
Right
DFW → MEL
Left
MEL → DFW
Right
MEX → OAK
Left
OAK → MEX
Right
MXL → UIO
Right
UIO → MXL
Left
QRO → TIJ
Right
TIJ → QRO
Left
BUR → SIN
Left
MEX → TIJ
Right
SIN → BUR
Right
TIJ → MEX
Left
PDX → PVR
Left
PVR → PDX
Right
GDL → PHX
Left
PHX → GDL
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Copper Canyon from a plane?
Yes — 74 flight routes pass within 60 km of Copper Canyon. The closest routes include San Luis Potosi to Tijuana, Tijuana to San Luis Potosi, Vancouver to Manzanillo. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Copper Canyon?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Copper Canyon: on a San Luis Potosi to Tijuana flight, visible from both sides; on a Tijuana to San Luis Potosi flight, visible from both sides; on a Vancouver to Manzanillo flight, visible from both sides.