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CUN → VER
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to General Heriberto Jara International Airport (Vera Cruz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Cancun shoreline upon departure and a stunning approach over the Veracruz reefs and port during descent.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The famous '7' shaped strip of white sand and bright turquoise Caribbean waters.
Isla Mujeres
Clear views of the island's northern tip and the surrounding coral reefs shortly after takeoff.
Progreso Pier
One of the world's longest piers extending several kilometers into the emerald Gulf of Mexico.
Veracruz Reef System
Vibrant underwater formations visible through the shallow Gulf waters during the final approach.
San Juan de Ulúa
The historic fortress and the bustling industrial port of Veracruz just before touchdown.
This side is superior for coastal enthusiasts. For the best experience, book an 'F' seat. During the final descent into Veracruz, look for the colonial architecture and the massive shipping vessels docked at the port.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere
Aerial perspective of the vast tropical wetlands and turquoise lagoons south of Cancun.
Yucatan Jungle
Continuous canopy of deep green tropical forest stretching across the peninsula.
Laguna de Términos
Views of the massive lagoon and the long bridge connecting Ciudad del Carmen to the mainland.
Tabasco River Deltas
Intricate networks of rivers like the Grijalva winding through the lowlands toward the Gulf.
Choose this side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the dense jungle and river systems. It is also the better side for spotting the sprawling wetlands of Tabasco during the mid-flight phase.
Distance: 995 km (618 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: VER (19.145900726300003, -96.1873016357)
Route Type: Domestic
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