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CTM → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Chetumal International Airport (Chetumal) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Mexico's highest peak, Pico de Orizaba, and follows the scenic transition from the turquoise Caribbean coastline to the high volcanic mountains of the central plateau.
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Chetumal Bay
Beautiful turquoise waters and the shoreline of the capital of Quintana Roo immediately after takeoff.
Port of Veracruz
One of Mexico's most historic and largest ports located along the Gulf of Mexico coastline.
Pico de Orizaba
Spectacular, close-up views of Mexico's highest mountain and third highest in North America, often rising above the clouds.
Teotihuacán Pyramids
The massive Sun and Moon pyramids are often visible if the aircraft performs a northern approach pattern into MEX.
CDMX Skyline
Expansive views of the dense urban sprawl of Mexico City as the plane lines up for the runway.
The Right Side is essential for seeing Pico de Orizaba mid-flight; it is usually visible about 30-40 minutes before landing. For the best photography of the pyramids at Teotihuacán, choose a window seat and hope for the standard northern 'Base Leg' approach. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic golden-hour lighting on the mountain peaks.
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Calakmul Biosphere
Dense, endless tropical rainforest canopy covering the southern Yucatan Peninsula.
Laguna de Términos
A massive coastal lagoon near Ciudad del Carmen known for its complex ecosystem and deep blue hues.
The Twin Volcanoes
Iconic views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl standing guard over the Valley of Mexico during the final descent.
Xochimilco Canals
The ancient water transport system and chinampas visible if the flight approaches MEX from the south.
Sit on the left for the best views of the active Popocatépetl volcano on approach. Morning flights offer clearer air before the smog builds up over the Valley of Mexico. During takeoff, look down for the Hondo River, which marks the international border with Belize.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,134 km (705 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: CTM (18.50469970703125, -88.32679748535156)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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