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GUA → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from La Aurora Airport (Guatemala City) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it offers the most direct and dramatic views of the massive snow-capped volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.
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Guatemala City Valley
A full panoramic view of the 'Valle de la Ermita' and the capital's urban sprawl immediately after takeoff.
Volcán Tacaná
The majestic 4,060-meter peak marking the border between Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
See the narrowest part of Mexico where the land constricts between the Gulf and the Pacific.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The legendary 'Smoking Mountain' and 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes dominate the horizon during descent.
Estadio Azteca
One of the world's most famous football stadiums is frequently visible on the right during the final approach.
Choose the right side for the ultimate view of Mexico's iconic twin volcanoes. For the best photography, book a midday flight when the sun is high to illuminate the snow on the peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing, as the approach into MEX often passes very close to these giants.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityVolcán de Fuego
Catch immediate views of one of the world's most active volcanoes puffing smoke just west of Guatemala City.
Pacific Horizon
The shimmering expanse of the Pacific Ocean is visible along the left horizon as you traverse the Isthmus.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Witness the rugged, green-carpeted mountain ranges of Oaxaca stretching toward the coast.
Paseo de la Reforma
On certain approach patterns, the skyscrapers of downtown Mexico City are visible out the left window.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare and to catch the best views of the active volcanic peaks near Antigua Guatemala. It is also the best side for viewing the dense urban forest of Chapultepec Park if the plane circles from the west for landing.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,056 km (656 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: GUA (14.5833, -90.527496)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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