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JFK → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse American landscape, including the Appalachian range and the sprawling urban density of Mexico City during the final approach.
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Appalachian Mountains
Ancient ridge-and-valley formations stretching across the eastern United States.
Capital Views
Distant views of the Washington D.C. metro area and the Potomac River basin.
Mississippi Delta
The intricate, branch-like patterns of the Mississippi River mouth emptying into the Gulf.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic, rugged mountain terrain as the aircraft enters Mexican airspace and crosses the plateau.
Mexico City Sprawl
The jaw-dropping scale of one of the world's largest cities filling the entire Valley of Mexico.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare while flying southwest. The descent into MEX on the right side provides an incredible perspective of the city's unique geography, situated in a high-altitude basin surrounded by mountains.
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Manhattan Skyline
Unmatched views of the Financial District and Statue of Liberty during initial climb from JFK.
Atlantic Coastline
Aerial perspective of the Jersey Shore and the barrier islands of the Delmarva Peninsula.
Gulf of Mexico
Vast turquoise waters and potential sightings of offshore oil rigs as the flight crosses the Gulf.
The Twin Volcanoes
Spectacular views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl rising above the clouds on descent into MEX.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight for the volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl, which are often visible even through hazy conditions.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 3,365 km (2,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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