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CUN → HMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (Hermosillo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mexico's majestic volcanic belt and the rugged transition from the Sierra Madre mountains into the Sonoran desert.
Cancún Coastline
Stunning views of the turquoise Caribbean waters and the white sand beaches of the Riviera Maya shortly after takeoff.
Yucatán Jungle
A vast expanse of lush tropical forest stretching across the peninsula.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Potential views of the iconic snow-capped peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl near the center of the country.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Spectacular views of deep canyons and jagged peaks as the plane crosses the main mountain range.
Sonoran Desert
The landscape transforms into dramatic arid plains and reddish earth as you approach Hermosillo.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the volcanoes. Morning flights offer the clearest air and best lighting for the mountain ranges. Keep an eye out about 90 minutes into the flight for the volcanic peaks south of Mexico City. Be aware that the afternoon sun will be on this side, which may cause glare.
Gulf of Mexico
Aerial views of the deep blue waters of the Gulf as the flight tracks along the northern coast of the peninsula.
Mérida Region
Glimpses of the historical capital of Yucatán and its surrounding patches of agricultural land.
Bajío Highlands
Intricate patterns of agricultural land and small towns across the high-altitude plains of central Mexico.
Chihuahua Plateaus
Distant views of the northern Sierra Madre and the rugged, rocky terrain of the northern states.
Hermosillo Cityscape
View of the city's grid and the Cerro de la Campana as the flight lines up for landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the vast northern plateaus and the sprawling urban layout of Hermosillo upon descent. This side is typically more comfortable for photography due to the indirect lighting during most of the day.
Distance: 2,588 km (1,608 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: HMO (29.095899581900007, -111.047996521)
Route Type: Domestic
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