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CCS → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic snow-capped volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl during the descent into Mexico City, as well as views of the Caribbean islands shortly after takeoff.
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The ABC Islands
Views of the turquoise waters and white sand beaches of Aruba and Curaçao shortly after departure.
Volcanic Arc
Distant views of the active volcanic chain stretching through Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala.
Popocatépetl Volcano
An incredible close-up view of the active, smoke-venting 'Popo' volcano during the arrival sequence.
Mexico City Basin
The vast, seemingly endless urban sprawl of the world's largest Spanish-speaking city as you land.
The right side is essential for volcano spotting. Flights into MEX usually approach from the south/southeast, passing right by the legendary twin peaks. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the smog and clouds that often obscure the mountain views by mid-afternoon.
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Venezuelan Coastline
Panoramic views of the Litoral Central and the Caribbean Sea as the plane climbs away from Caracas.
Panama Canal Entrance
If the route tracks southerly, you can spot the Pacific mouth of the canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
Gulf of Tehuantepec
The dramatic coastline where the Pacific Ocean meets the rugged terrain of Southern Mexico.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Dense green mountain ranges and deep valleys as the flight enters Mexican airspace over Oaxaca.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets when flying in the late afternoon. Keep an eye out for the crossing of the Central American isthmus; if the sky is clear, you can sometimes see both the Caribbean and Pacific simultaneously.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 3,576 km (2,222 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 12 min
Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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