IAH → MEX

Padre Island

View the long, thin barrier islands of South Texas and the shallow turquoise waters of the Laguna Madre.

Sierra Madre Oriental

Cross over the dramatic, jagged ridges of this major mountain range as you head into central Mexico.

Mexico City Sprawl

Experience the sheer scale of one of the world's largest metropolitan areas filling the entire valley floor.

Paseo de la Reforma

Spot the cluster of modern skyscrapers, including Torre Reforma and Torre Mayor, in the heart of the city.

Popocatépetl Volcano

Look toward the south during the approach to see the active, smoking peak of Mexico's most famous volcano.

Houston Ship Channel

Watch the massive industrial scale of one of the world's busiest ports shortly after takeoff from IAH.

Gulf of Mexico

Enjoy vast views of the deep blue waters as the flight path skirts the coastline of Texas and Tamaulipas.

Tampico Coastline

See the meeting point of the Pánuco River and the Gulf of Mexico near this major Mexican port city.

Teotihuacán Pyramids

On the northern arrival into MEX, look closely for the massive Sun and Moon pyramids in the ancient archaeological site.

Iztaccíhuatl Volcano

Visible on the left during the descent into the Valley of Mexico, this dormant volcano is often snow-capped.