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CUN → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a stunning panoramic view of the Caribbean coast upon departure and, most importantly, unparalleled views of the high Alpine peaks and the Italian lakes during the descent into Milan.
Cancun Hotel Zone
Spectacular views of the turquoise waters and white sand narrow strip of the Cancun hotel district immediately after takeoff.
Isla Mujeres
A clear view of the island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula as the flight climbs to cruising altitude.
Mont Blanc Massif
Usually passes to the right, offering views of the highest peak in the Alps and its surrounding glaciers.
Lake Maggiore
Dramatic views of one of Italy's largest lakes, often flying directly alongside it during the descent into MXP.
Piedmont & Lombardy
The beautiful transition from the mountains to the flat, fertile Po Valley with its scattered red-roofed villages.
Choose the right side for the arrival phase; the descent over the Alps into Milan is one of the most scenic in Europe. Since this is usually an overnight flight, the best views will be during the first 30 minutes (departure) and the last 60 minutes (arrival). Ensure your window is clear of frost for the sunrise over the French Alps.
Atlantic Ocean Crossing
Vast ocean views often featuring the deep blue of the Gulf Stream as you head northeast toward the North Atlantic.
Canadian Maritimes
On more northerly routes, the rugged coastline of Newfoundland can be seen before the long ocean stretch.
Southern UK or France
First landfall often provides views of the green patchwork fields of Cornwall or the Brittany coast of France.
Parisian Basin
Depending on the airway, distant views of the Paris metropolitan area may be visible to the north.
Central Swiss Alps
Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps visible as the plane maneuvers toward the Italian border.
The left side is superior if you hope to catch the Aurora Borealis during the dark hours of the transatlantic crossing, particularly in winter. On approach to Malpensa, you may see the northern reaches of Lake Maggiore, but views are often more distant than the right side.
Distance: 8,771 km (5,450 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 19 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: International
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