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BJX → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Del Bajío International Airport (Del Bajio) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to Mexico's tallest volcanic peaks, including the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba, and typically offers the most iconic views of the Caribbean coastline during the approach into Cancun.
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Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
On clear days, the distant but majestic silhouettes of these famous volcanoes can be seen to the south.
Pico de Orizaba
A spectacular view of Mexico's highest point, often rising above the clouds with its permanent glacier.
Tabasco Wetlands
A complex network of meandering rivers and lush tropical marshlands near the Grijalva-Usumacinta delta.
Yucatan Jungle
A dense, flat carpet of emerald green canopy stretching to the horizon as you cross into the peninsula.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The world-famous '7' shaped sandbar surrounded by the Nichupté Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea on final descent.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic landmarks. For the best volcano views, a morning flight is recommended when the air is clearest. During the final approach into CUN, the right side usually provides the best perspective of the turquoise reefs and the hotel strip if the plane lands from the north.
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Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic views of the rugged limestone ridges as the plane crosses the eastern mountain range.
Gulf of Mexico Coast
The transition from the mountainous Veracruz interior to the vast blue expanse of the Gulf.
Isla Holbox
Views of the slender island known for its shallow green waters and sandbars near the northern tip of the Yucatan.
Ría Lagartos
A protected biosphere visible on the northern coast, often showing vibrant pink patches from salt pans.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers excellent views of the northern Yucatan coast and the Gulf of Mexico. Look out for the distinct color changes in the water as you approach the peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,515 km (941 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: BJX (20.9935, -101.481003)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: Domestic
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