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BZE → MID
Which side of the plane to sit from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Belize City) to Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (Merida)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the vibrant turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the intricate patterns of the Belize Barrier Reef immediately following takeoff.
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Belize Barrier Reef
The world's second-largest coral reef system, visible as a bright turquoise line against the deep blue ocean.
Ambergris Caye
The iconic white sands and bustling town of San Pedro nestled against the reef.
Chetumal Bay
A massive, shallow bay with striking water color variations where Belize meets Mexico.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere
The edge of this UNESCO site featuring complex networks of lagoons and mangroves.
Costa Maya
The rugged and beautiful coastline of the southern Mexican Caribbean stretching toward the horizon.
The right side is essential for seeing the reef. Takeoff from BZE usually heads east before turning north; be ready with your camera immediately. Morning flights provide the best lighting for water photography, making the turquoise shades pop against the coral.
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Belizean Jungle
Expansive views of the dense tropical broadleaf forests that cover northern Belize.
Rio Hondo
The winding river that serves as the international boundary between Belize and Mexico.
Laguna de Bacalar
Distant glimpses of the 'Lake of Seven Colors' known for its multi-tonal blue waters.
Yucatan Farmland
Traditional agricultural plots and small Mayan villages dotting the flat limestone landscape.
Merida Cityscape
A clear view of the colonial grid and expanding urban layout of Merida during the final approach.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun reflecting off the Caribbean. It provides a better perspective of the inland Mayan forest and the distinct agricultural patterns of the Yucatan peninsula as you descend.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 404 km (251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: BZE (17.539100646972653, -88.30819702148438)
Arrival: MID (20.9370002747, -89.657699585)
Route Type: International
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