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ATL β MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during the descent and captures the arid beauty of the Texas-Mexico borderlands.
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Mississippi River
A crossing of the United States' longest river, usually near the border of Mississippi and Louisiana.
South Texas Plains
A vast expanse of scrubland and geometric ranching patterns characteristic of the Rio Grande Valley.
Falcon Lake
A massive reservoir on the Rio Grande that marks the international border between the USA and Mexico.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Spectacular views of jagged limestone ridges and deep canyons as you enter Mexican airspace.
Estadio BBVA
The modern 'Steel Giant' stadium nestled right against the base of the mountains during the landing sequence.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Keep your window shade up for the last 20 minutes of the flight; the approach into MTY is world-class due to the sudden transition from flat plains to vertical mountain walls.
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Atlanta Skyline
Aerial view of downtown and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium shortly after departure from ATL.
Gulf Coastline
Distant views of the Louisiana bayous and the Mississippi River Delta meeting the Gulf of Mexico.
Port of Houston
Massive industrial complex and the blue waters of Galveston Bay visible on clear days.
San Pedro Garza GarcΓa
The high-end financial district of Monterrey visible during the final approach pattern.
Cerro de la Silla
The iconic saddle-shaped mountain that towers over the eastern side of Monterrey.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the western horizon. If the flight path stays south, you may get a glimpse of the New Orleans skyline and the massive Lake Pontchartrain bridge.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,745 km (1,084 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: International
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