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LAP → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (La Paz) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled volcanic tour of central Mexico. As you approach the Valley of Mexico, you get a front-row seat to some of the country's most iconic peaks, including the active Volcán de Colima and the legendary Popocatépetl.
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La Paz Bay
Aerial perspective of the city of La Paz, its iconic Malecón, and the El Mogote sandbar during departure.
Volcán de Colima
Mid-flight views of the 'Volcano of Fire,' one of Mexico's most active and visually striking stratovolcanoes.
Nevado de Toluca
The massive, snow-dusted crater of this extinct volcano is clearly visible during the descent into the capital.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The legendary twin volcanoes dominating the horizon, often with 'Popo' venting a plume of smoke or ash.
Santa Fe District
The ultra-modern skyscrapers and glass towers of Mexico City's premier financial district on the final approach.
This side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. For the best photography, book an afternoon flight when the sun is in the west, illuminating the southern volcanic chain and the snow-capped peaks of Popocatépetl. Ensure your window is clean as the descent through the Toluca Valley provides some of the best aerial photo opportunities in North America.
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Isla Espíritu Santo
Breathtaking views of the UNESCO-protected island's red cliffs and turquoise bays shortly after takeoff.
Sea of Cortez
A vast expanse of deep blue water often referred to as the 'World's Aquarium' by Jacques Cousteau.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic views of the rugged, jagged mountain ridges as the flight crosses into mainland Mexico.
Teotihuacan Pyramids
Visible on certain northern approach paths into MEX, offering a glimpse of the ancient Sun and Moon pyramids.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the contrasting colors of the Baja desert and the sea. If the flight arrives from the north, keep a close eye out for the ancient city of Teotihuacan roughly 10 minutes before landing. Morning flights provide excellent soft lighting on the Sierra Madre peaks.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,274 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: LAP (24.0727005005, -110.361999512)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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