IAD → CUN

Potomac River

Views of the winding river and the southern suburbs of the D.C. metro area shortly after takeoff.

Outer Banks

Distant views of the narrow barrier islands and sounds of North Carolina.

Cape Canaveral

Potential views of NASA's launch facilities and the Florida coastline if on an offshore route.

Isla Mujeres

The beautiful island north of Cancun visible during the final descent sequence.

Caribbean Reefs

The dramatic shift from deep blue to bright turquoise water as the plane enters the Yucatan shelf.

Appalachian Piedmont

Rolling green hills and the agricultural grid patterns of inland Virginia and North Carolina.

Southern Hubs

Distant views of major inland cities like Charlotte or Atlanta depending on the specific airway.

Florida Panhandle

The white sands of the Gulf Coast visible as the plane moves toward the open water.

Yucatan Canopy

An endless sea of deep green jungle as the aircraft moves inland over Mexico.

Nichupté Lagoon

The expansive lagoon system that separates the Cancun mainland from the resort area.