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IAH → MLM
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (Morelia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Texas coastal plains to the jagged limestone peaks of the Sierra Madre Oriental and the sprawling urban landscape of Monterrey.
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Texas Gulf Coast
After takeoff from IAH, view the sweeping coastline and the marshlands of the upper Texas Gulf Coast.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Witness the spectacular folded mountain ridges as the flight crosses into Mexico near the state of Nuevo León.
Monterrey Skyline
Clear views of Mexico's industrial capital nestled between the iconic Cerro de la Silla and the Miter Mountain.
Altiplano Central
High-altitude desert landscapes and salt pans as the route moves south toward the state of San Luis Potosí.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
As you enter Michoacán, the terrain becomes rugged with volcanic cones and lush pine-oak forests.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Sierra Madre mountains. The left side provides the best perspective of the sharp mountain ridges near Monterrey, which are a major highlight of this route. Avoid sitting directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the complex geological folds below.
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Houston Downtown
Depending on departure patterns, get a glimpse of the dense skyscraper cluster of central Houston.
South Texas Ranchland
Aerial patterns of vast agricultural fields and brush country stretching toward the Rio Grande border.
Lake Cuitzeo
One of Mexico's largest inland lakes, located just north of Morelia, visible during the final descent phase.
Michoacán Highlands
Deep green forested ravines and high-altitude plateaus characteristic of the Purépecha region.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or sunset flights, offering golden hour views over the central Mexican plateau. This side is specifically better for spotting Lake Cuitzeo, a massive shallow lake, just minutes before landing at MLM. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the descent into the Morelia valley.
Book Hotels in MoreliaDistance: 1,264 km (785 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: MLM (19.849899292, -101.025001526)
Route Type: International
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