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LAP → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Manuel Márquez de León International Airport (La Paz) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the deep canyon systems in the Sierra Madre Occidental and provides a spectacular perspective of the iconic Cerro de la Silla mountain during the final approach into Monterrey.
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La Paz Bay
Excellent views of the city's malecon and the southern hook of the Mogote peninsula upon departure.
Copper Canyon Region
Bird's-eye view of the massive ravines and deep canyons of the Sierra Madre Occidental near the Chihuahua/Sinaloa border.
Sierra de Parras
The dramatic, folded limestone ridges of southern Coahuila that look like giant waves frozen in stone.
Cerro de la Silla
The world-famous saddle-shaped peak that defines the Monterrey skyline, usually visible during the base leg of the landing pattern.
San Pedro Garza García
The high-rise skyline of Latin America's wealthiest municipality visible just before landing.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the red rocks of the Sierra Madre canyons. Ensure you have your camera ready 15 minutes before landing for the most iconic views of the Monterrey mountains.
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Isla Espíritu Santo
Clear views of the white sand beaches and volcanic rock formations of this UNESCO World Heritage site just north of La Paz.
Sea of Cortez
Looking north across the 'Aquarium of the World' towards the remote Midriff Islands.
Chihuahuan Desert
The transition from the rugged mountains to the high-altitude arid plateaus of northern Mexico.
Escobedo Industrial Zone
The northern industrial heart of the Monterrey metropolitan area visible during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights (typically around 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM) to avoid the direct glare of the sun while crossing the Gulf of California. This side provides a better angle for photographing the stark contrast between the desert and the sea near La Paz.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,051 km (653 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: LAP (24.0727005005, -110.361999512)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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