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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the clear winner for the approach into Cancun International Airport, often providing a stunning panoramic view of the turquoise Caribbean Sea and the iconic '7'-shaped Hotel Zone.

Left Side Highlights
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Randstad Region

View the densely populated urban landscapes of the Netherlands shortly after departure from Düsseldorf.

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Southern England

Clear views of the English Channel and the southern coastline of the UK depending on the flight corridor.

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Atlantic Crossing

The transition from deep ocean blue to the shallow, vibrant turquoise of the Caribbean shelf.

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Florida Peninsula

Aerial perspectives of the Florida coastline and the sprawling Everglades wetlands.

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Cancun Hotel Zone

The highlight of the trip: a spectacular view of the thin strip of white sand and luxury resorts surrounded by water.

Since this is a westbound daytime flight, the sun will be on the left (south) side for the majority of the journey. This provides excellent lighting for the Caribbean arrival, but be prepared for significant glare during the mid-Atlantic portion. Keep your window shade partially closed during the peak afternoon to stay cool, but open it fully as you cross over Florida.

Right Side Highlights
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Frisian Islands

Early views of the unique island chain along the Dutch and German North Sea coast.

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Greenland Ice Cap

If the flight takes a northerly Great Circle route, you may see the dramatic glaciers and fjords of southern Greenland.

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Newfoundland Coast

The rugged, rocky shores of eastern Canada are often visible before the flight turns south along the coast.

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Gulf of Mexico

Vast expanses of deep blue water as you approach the Yucatan Peninsula from the north.

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Yucatan Jungle

The dense, flat green canopy of the Mexican jungle becomes visible during the final descent into CUN.

The right side is ideal for passengers who want to avoid direct sunlight and glare, as it faces north. It is the best side for potential sightings of Greenland's ice sheets, which occur if the jet stream pushes the flight path further north. This side also offers a unique view of the dense Mayan jungle that surrounds the airport during the final approach.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,444 km (5,247 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 56 min

Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)

Route Type: International

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