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AGU → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Jesús Terán Paredo International Airport (Aguascalientes) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic folding of the Sierra Madre Oriental and the most iconic views of Cerro de la Silla upon entering the Monterrey valley.
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San Luis Potosí
A clear view of the historic city and its surrounding mining districts shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Continuous, spectacular views of the dramatic folded mountain ranges that define eastern Mexico.
Huasteca Canyon
Incredible sheer limestone walls and deep canyons visible during the descent into the Monterrey area.
Cerro de la Silla
The world-famous saddle-shaped mountain, the definitive symbol of Monterrey, usually visible on the final approach.
Chihuahuan Desert Flora
Bird's-eye view of the unique scrubland patterns and arroyos typical of the northern desert.
The right side is superior for photography, especially during the descent. Try to book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Sierra Madre. Keep your camera ready as the plane turns for its final approach to capture the iconic 'Saddle Mountain' silhouette.
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Mexican Altiplano
Vast stretches of the high-altitude central plateau with interesting geological textures.
Sierra de Catorce
Distant views of the high desert mountains famous for the town of Real de Catorce.
Saltillo Industrial Hub
Aerial perspective of the sprawling industrial parks and the surrounding Zapalinamé mountains.
Cerro de las Mitras
A jagged limestone ridge that characterizes the western skyline of the Monterrey metropolitan area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better visibility of the desert colors. As you approach MTY, look for the sharp vertical ridges of the mountains near Saltillo which indicate you are 15 minutes from landing.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 506 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: AGU (21.705601, -102.318001)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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