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DEN → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged spine of the Rocky Mountains shortly after departure and provides a more dramatic perspective of the active Popocatépetl volcano during the final approach into Mexico City.
Front Range Rockies
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks like Pikes Peak as you head south from Denver.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast desert landscapes across New Mexico and Northern Mexico featuring salt flats and rugged arroyos.
Popocatépetl
The iconic active volcano, often venting steam, is visible to the south during the landing sequence into Mexico City.
Mexico City Sprawl
An incredible view of the dense urban fabric and the surrounding mountains of the Valley of Mexico during descent.
For the best mountain photography, choose the right side. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you as you descend into MEX, lighting up Popocatépetl perfectly. This side typically offers a more expansive view of the city's unique geography as you navigate the 'Plaza' arrival transition.
Spanish Peaks
View the distinctive twin volcanic peaks in southern Colorado rising abruptly from the high plains.
Llano Estacado
The massive, flat agricultural plateau of West Texas, known for its geometric crop circles and deep canyons.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The eastern mountain range of Mexico featuring high-altitude forests and dramatic limestone ridges.
Iztaccíhuatl Volcano
The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano, which is often positioned closer to the left-hand flight path during the standard northern arrival into MEX.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the 'Sleeping Woman' volcano on the final 20 minutes of the flight. This side is also better for seeing the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico if the flight path tracks further east than usual.
Distance: 2,333 km (1,450 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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