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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it offers breathtaking views of the Central American Pacific coastline and the most iconic views of the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Bogota High Plateau

A stunning view of the sprawling Colombian capital and the green savanna immediately after takeoff.

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Antioquia Highlands

Rugged Andean terrain with deep green valleys and coffee-growing regions of western Colombia.

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Isthmus of Panama

The narrow strip of land connecting the Americas, often visible as the flight crosses towards Central America.

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Pacific Shoreline

Continuous views of the volcanic peaks and coastal lagoons of Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala.

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Mexican Volcanoes

A spectacular close-up of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl on the final approach into Mexico City.

Choose the left side for morning or afternoon flights to avoid the harshest sun glare. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready as the plane usually passes west of the major volcanoes before turning into the MEX arrival path.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Magdalena River

The winding path of Colombia's most important river flowing through the tropical lowlands.

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Caribbean Fringe

Distant views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea and the northern coastline of Colombia.

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Gulf of Mexico

The vast blue expanse of the Gulf as the aircraft transits toward the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

Dramatic mountain ridges and cloud forests as the plane crosses into central Mexico.

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MEX Urban Sprawl

The sheer scale of Mexico City's northern suburbs and the industrial zones during the landing sequence.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun rising over the Caribbean. It offers a unique perspective of the sheer density of Mexico City’s urban area during the final descent, especially impressive if arriving at night.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,159 km (1,963 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min

Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)

Route Type: International

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