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Our Recommendation
8.8

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Campeche Coastline

The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the sweeping white sand beaches north of Ciudad del Carmen.

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Coatzacoalcos Industrial Zone

A massive industrial landscape featuring major oil refineries and one of Mexico's most important shipping ports.

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Pico de Orizaba

A breathtaking view of the glacier-capped stratovolcano, the highest peak in Mexico at 5,636 meters.

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Puebla Valley

The high-altitude plateau featuring the city of Puebla and the ancient Great Pyramid of Cholula in the distance.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Laguna de Términos

View of the vast, emerald-green lagoon and the Puente de la Unidad connecting Ciudad del Carmen to the mainland.

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Usumacinta River Delta

Intricate networks of tropical rivers and wetlands snaking through the Tabasco lowlands.

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Popocatépetl

The iconic active volcano often seen venting plumes of ash or steam during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.

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Iztaccíhuatl

The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano, a majestic snow-capped ridge sitting adjacent to Popocatépetl.

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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.

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Route Information

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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