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CUN → TGZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (Tuxtla Gutierrez)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal scenery, including the Cancun Hotel Zone upon departure and the vast Laguna de Términos, before descending into the dramatic Grijalva River valley near Tuxtla.
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Cancun Hotel Zone
During northern departures, get a spectacular view of the narrow sandbar and turquoise lagoons of the hotel district.
Laguna de Términos
A massive coastal lagoon system near Ciudad del Carmen, featuring distinct color variations in the water.
Gulf of Mexico Coast
Follow the western coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula with views of the emerald waters of the Gulf.
Grijalva River Reservoirs
Large hydroelectric dams and winding river systems tucked between the green peaks of the southern highlands.
Early morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the sun. The right side is particularly scenic during the first 15 minutes of flight for coastal views and during the final 20 minutes for the approach over the Grijalva river system.
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Riviera Maya Coastline
Short-lived but stunning views of the turquoise Caribbean shoreline heading south from Cancun.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere
Aerial perspective of the vast tropical wetlands and primary forests of the Yucatan peninsula.
Chiapas Highlands
The dramatic transition from the flat limestone shelf of the Yucatan to the rugged mountains of Chiapas.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights as the sun sets to the west. This side provides a better view of the dense inland jungles and the rising Sierra Madre mountains as you approach the airport in the valley.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 816 km (507 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: TGZ (16.5636005402, -93.0224990845)
Route Type: Domestic
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