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ACA → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (Acapulco) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Acapulco Bay shortly after takeoff and provides the best vantage point for the majestic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the approach into the Valley of Mexico.
Acapulco Bay
The most famous view of the route, capturing the entire horseshoe shape of the bay and the luxury high-rises of the Diamond Zone.
Chilpancingo
The capital city of Guerrero is often visible nestled deep within the mountain valleys shortly after the initial climb.
The Twin Volcanoes
Unrivaled views of the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl peaks as you enter the Valley of Mexico.
Xochimilco Canals
The historic 'floating gardens' and canal systems of southern Mexico City appear during the low-altitude descent.
Estadio Azteca
One of the world's most legendary football stadiums can be spotted as the plane lines up for the final approach into MEX.
Sit on the right for the best photographic opportunities of the volcanoes. During the rainy season (June-September), try to book a morning flight for the clearest visibility, as afternoon thunderstorms often obscure the mountains and the Mexico City basin.
Pie de la Cuesta
A stunning view of the thin strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Coyuca Lagoon as the aircraft climbs.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Extensive vistas of the rugged and often cloud-shrouded mountain range that separates the coast from the central highlands.
Balsas River Basin
The plane crosses over the deep, arid valleys carved by the Balsas River system midway through the flight.
Santa Fe Skyline
On the final approach from the west, the modern glass skyscrapers of Mexico City's financial district are clearly visible.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side is also excellent for observing the dramatic transition from the humid coastal environment to the high-altitude desert plateaus of central Mexico.
Distance: 307 km (191 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: ACA (16.757099151611328, -99.75399780273438)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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