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CME → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (Ciudad Del Carmen) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an incredible combination of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and a front-row seat to Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico.
Campeche Coastline
The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the sweeping white sand beaches north of Ciudad del Carmen.
Coatzacoalcos Industrial Zone
A massive industrial landscape featuring major oil refineries and one of Mexico's most important shipping ports.
Pico de Orizaba
A breathtaking view of the glacier-capped stratovolcano, the highest peak in Mexico at 5,636 meters.
Puebla Valley
The high-altitude plateau featuring the city of Puebla and the ancient Great Pyramid of Cholula in the distance.
Reforma Skyline
As the plane turns for its final approach, you can often see the skyscrapers of the central business district.
The right side is superior for viewing the massive Pico de Orizaba. It typically appears halfway through the flight. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, where the transition from tropical lowlands to high-altitude pine forests is most dramatic.
Laguna de Términos
View of the vast, emerald-green lagoon and the Puente de la Unidad connecting Ciudad del Carmen to the mainland.
Usumacinta River Delta
Intricate networks of tropical rivers and wetlands snaking through the Tabasco lowlands.
Popocatépetl
The iconic active volcano often seen venting plumes of ash or steam during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.
Iztaccíhuatl
The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano, a majestic snow-capped ridge sitting adjacent to Popocatépetl.
South Mexico City
Dense urban vistas of the Xochimilco canals and the southern residential districts during final approach.
Choose the left side for the best views of the twin volcanoes, 'Popo' and 'Izta.' These are most visible about 20 minutes before landing. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the smog and clouds that often obscure the volcanoes in the late afternoon.
Distance: 769 km (478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: CME (18.65369987487793, -91.79900360107422)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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