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CUU → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (Chihuahua) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and the world-famous Cerro de la Silla during the approach into Monterrey.
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Las Vírgenes Dam
Also known as Lake Francisco I. Madero, this blue reservoir provides a sharp contrast to the surrounding arid terrain.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Jagged, parallel mountain ridges that create a stunning 'folding' appearance on the final approach into Nuevo León.
Cerro de la Silla
The iconic saddle-shaped mountain that dominates the Monterrey skyline and serves as the city's most famous landmark.
Monterrey Valley
Aerial views of the densely packed city nestled within a ring of massive limestone mountains.
Sit on the right for the spectacular 'swing' into MTY airport. Late afternoon flights are ideal as the setting sun illuminates the western faces of the Sierra Madre mountains in deep orange and gold.
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Bolson de Mapimí
View the vast, desolate endorheic basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, a region of high biological diversity.
Monclova Industrial Hub
The sprawling steel-producing industrial centers of Coahuila are visible from the northern flight path.
Cuatro Ciénegas Basin
In the distance, the unique white gypsum dunes and blue marshes of this protected natural area can be spotted.
Look out early for the stark geometric patterns of desert agriculture near the Chihuahua border. Morning flights provide the best lighting to avoid glare from the northern sun.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 664 km (413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: CUU (28.702899932900003, -105.964996338)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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