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BJX → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Del Bajío International Airport (Del Bajio) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, including the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, and a better angle of the Mexico City skyline during the standard approach.
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The Bajío Corridor
Views of the industrial powerhouses of Irapuato, Salamanca, and Celaya shortly after takeoff.
Popocatépetl Volcano
The massive, often-smoking 'Popo' volcano dominates the horizon to the southeast on arrival.
Iztaccíhuatl
The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano sits adjacent to Popo, offering a dramatic snow-capped silhouette.
Santa Fe District
The high-rise financial district and modern architecture of western Mexico City during the final turn.
Chapultepec Park
The green lung of the city and its historic castle are visible just minutes before touchdown.
The right side is unbeatable for volcano watching. Since the flight is short (under an hour), keep your window shade up the whole time. For the best views of the city skyline and volcanoes, choose a morning flight when the air is typically clearer and the sun illuminates the mountains from the east.
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Sierra de Guanajuato
Rugged mountainous terrain immediately northeast of the takeoff path from BJX.
Historic Querétaro
Aerial view of the colonial center and the massive stone aqueduct as the flight heads southeast.
Teotihuacán Pyramids
On the final approach into MEX, the Sun and Moon pyramids are often visible to the north.
Lake Texcoco Basin
The vast, flat dry lake bed that marks the northeastern entry point into the Mexico City valley.
Sit on the left if you want a chance to spot the Pyramids of Teotihuacán during the descent. This side is also better for seeing the sprawling suburban expansion of the State of Mexico (Edomex) as you enter the valley. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the northern mountain ranges.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 305 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: BJX (20.9935, -101.481003)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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