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CUN → TLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (Toluca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to Mexico's iconic volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, during the final approach into the high-altitude Toluca valley.
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Riviera Maya Coastline
Aerial views of the turquoise Caribbean waters and the white sand beaches stretching south from Cancun.
Yucatan Jungle
A vast, flat expanse of tropical rainforest spanning the states of Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and Campeche.
Laguna de Términos
The largest tidal lagoon in Mexico, featuring vibrant blue and emerald water patterns near Ciudad del Carmen.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Stunning close-up views of Mexico's most famous volcanoes, often featuring snow caps and volcanic plumes.
Nevado de Toluca
The fourth highest peak in Mexico, an extinct volcano with two lagoons inside its crater, visible just before landing.
Book a window seat behind the wing to ensure your view of the volcanoes isn't blocked by the engines. Aim for a morning flight (before 11:00 AM) to avoid the afternoon thermal clouds that often obscure the mountain peaks. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 25 minutes before touchdown for the best volcanic activity views.
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Cancun Hotel Zone
The famous 7-shaped strip of resorts situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupté Lagoon.
Ría Lagartos Biosphere
The northern coast of the Yucatan peninsula, known for its pink-hued salt lakes and wetlands.
Gulf of Mexico Crossing
A long stretch of deep blue water as the flight path curves over the southern edge of the Gulf.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest mountain in Mexico, visible in the far distance as you cross the Sierra Madre Oriental.
Mexico City Sprawl
The massive urban footprint of the CDMX metropolitan area as you transition into the State of Mexico.
The right side is superior for the initial climb out of Cancun, providing the best views of the coast. For night flights, this side is spectacular as it looks over the endless grid of lights from the Mexico City basin. If you are flying in the late afternoon, this side may experience more direct sun glare.
Book Hotels in TolucaDistance: 1,337 km (831 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 47 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)
Route Type: Domestic
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