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CUL → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Bachigualato Federal International Airport (Culiacan) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental peaks and the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic views of the rugged mountain range and deep ravines shortly after departure from Culiacan.
León and Guanajuato
Fly over the bustling Bajío region, catching glimpses of major industrial cities and colorful highlands.
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
On the standard approach to MEX, these legendary snow-capped volcanoes often appear majestic to the east.
Northern Mexico City
A sprawling aerial perspective of the dense urban fabric of the capital as you line up for the runway.
For the best visibility of the volcanoes, choose a morning flight when the air is clearest. The left side is essential for seeing the famous 'Smoking Mountain' (Popo) during the typical northern approach to MEX. Ensure your window is clean as the sun will be behind you in the late afternoon, reducing glare.
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Sinaloa Coastline
Catch the edge of the Pacific coast and the lagoons near Navolato during the initial ascent.
Lake Cuitzeo
View one of Mexico's largest lakes, which often displays unique turquoise and brown hues from the air.
Nevado de Toluca
Spot the massive crater and surrounding national park of this extinct volcano west of Mexico City.
Santa Fe District
View the modern skyscrapers and glass towers of the city's western financial hub during the final descent.
The right side is excellent for seeing the western volcanic chain. If the flight path takes a southern vector for landing, you might get a closer look at the Bosque de Chapultepec. Afternoon flights on this side may experience significant sun glare depending on the exact heading.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 1,049 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: CUL (24.764499664299997, -107.474998474)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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