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CUN → OAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Xoxocotlán International Airport (Oaxaca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, including the massive Laguna de Términos, and a potential sighting of the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba volcano during the descent.
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Laguna de Términos
A massive, shallow coastal lagoon near Ciudad del Carmen known for its distinct blue and green water patterns.
Grijalva River Delta
Complex river systems and wetlands winding through the state of Tabasco before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico.
Pico de Orizaba
On clear days, Mexico's highest peak and its snow-capped summit are visible to the northwest as you begin your descent into Oaxaca.
Monte Albán
Depending on the landing pattern, you may catch a glimpse of the Zapotec archaeological site perched on a hilltop overlooking the valley.
Coatzacoalcos Port
The industrial landscape and shipping lanes of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec where the continent narrows significantly.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Pico de Orizaba, especially during winter months when the air is clearer. Request a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze obscuring your view of the mountain ranges during the descent.
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Riviera Maya Coastline
Immediate views of the turquoise Caribbean waters and white sand beaches of Quintana Roo shortly after takeoff.
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
A vast expanse of dense tropical rainforest stretching across the southern Yucatan Peninsula towards the Guatemalan border.
Sierra Norte de Oaxaca
As you approach the destination, the terrain transforms into rugged, high-altitude mountain ridges and deep green valleys.
Oaxaca Valley Floor
A detailed view of the smaller indigenous communities and agricultural patchwork surrounding the city of Oaxaca.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on morning flights. Pay close attention during the final 15 minutes of the flight as the plane navigates through the gaps in the Sierra Madre del Sur to align with the OAX runway.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,128 km (701 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: OAX (16.9999008179, -96.726600647)
Route Type: Domestic
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