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CDG → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular view of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the descent, which is the visual highlight of the approach into Mexico City.
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English Channel
Look for the white cliffs of the southern UK and busy shipping lanes shortly after takeoff.
US East Coast
High-altitude views of the Atlantic seaboard, potentially including the New York City and Washington D.C. metro areas.
Mississippi Delta
Aerial perspective of the sprawling river delta and its unique sediment patterns in the Gulf of Mexico.
Popocatépetl Volcano
The iconic snow-capped volcano and its twin, Iztaccíhuatl, are visible on the final approach into the valley.
Timing is key: the volcanoes appear roughly 20 minutes before touchdown. Since this is a westbound daytime flight, the sun remains on the left side, so keep the window shade partially closed during mid-flight to avoid heat and glare.
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Greenland Icecap
On northern flight paths, see the massive glaciers and icebergs of the southern tip of Greenland.
Newfoundland Shoreline
Rugged, rocky coastlines and pristine wilderness of the Canadian Atlantic provinces.
Appalachian Ridges
Distinctive geological folds and forested peaks stretching across the eastern United States.
Mexico City Panorama
A breathtaking view of the massive urban sprawl as the plane enters the high-altitude valley for landing.
Choose this side for softer light and views of the sprawling Mexico City urban area during the final approach. If the flight takes a northerly Great Circle route, look for the Greenland ice cap roughly 3 to 5 hours after departure.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 9,199 km (5,716 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 49 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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