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DGO → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (Durango) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and the iconic twin volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, as the plane descends into the Valley of Mexico.
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Sierra de Órganos
Unique vertical rock formations located near the border of Durango and Zacatecas shortly after takeoff.
Colonial Bajío
Aerial perspectives of the historic cities in the Guanajuato region during the mid-flight cruise.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The legendary snow-capped volcanoes are visible to the east during the approach into Mexico City.
Lake Texcoco Basin
Views of the former lake bed and the massive infrastructure projects of the northern valley on final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights (typically departing DGO before 11:00 AM) to keep the sun behind you for clearer photos of the volcanoes. The descent into MEX usually follows a path that circles the northern part of the city, providing a wide-angle view of the urban expanse.
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Zacatecas Highlands
The high-altitude desert landscapes and mining regions of central Mexico.
Nevado de Toluca
A stunning extinct volcano with crater lakes visible to the southwest of the flight path.
Santa Fe Skyline
The modern skyscraper district and financial heart of Mexico City visible during the descent.
Azcapotzalco & Central City
Dense urban architecture and major landmarks as the plane lines up with the runway.
The right side is excellent for afternoon or sunset flights to see the city lights and the Santa Fe district glowing. Keep an eye out for the massive Nevado de Toluca crater to the far right shortly before the descent steepens into the city center.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 767 km (477 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: DGO (24.1242008209, -104.527999878)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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