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LAS → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the Hoover Dam shortly after takeoff and the dramatic, snow-capped Popocatépetl volcano during the final approach into the Valley of Mexico.
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, this engineering marvel and its vast reservoir stand out against the desert.
Grand Canyon (Distant)
Depending on the flight path, the northern horizon may reveal the deep red fissures of the Grand Canyon's western rim.
Sierra Madre Occidental
The rugged, pine-topped peaks of Mexico's largest mountain range provide a textured landscape for much of the mid-flight.
Guanajuato & Bajío
Views of the high-altitude colonial heartland of Mexico, characterized by colorful cities nestled in valley floors.
Popocatépetl Volcano
On the descent into MEX, the massive active volcano and its twin, Iztaccíhuatl, dominate the left-side horizon.
Book an early morning flight to see the sunrise illuminate the Sierra Madre mountains. As you approach Mexico City, keep your camera ready for the 'Popo' volcano; planes often fly a pattern that puts this peak directly in view during the final 20 minutes of flight.
Las Vegas Strip
Upon departure, the world-famous skyline of mega-resorts is often visible if taking off toward the south or west.
Sonoran Desert
Witness the stark beauty of the Arizona and Sonora borderlands, featuring vast salt flats and saguaro-dotted plains.
Sea of Cortez
From cruising altitude, the deep blue waters of the Gulf of California are visible shimmering to the far west.
Guadalajara Metro
As the flight progresses south, you will pass the sprawling urban area of Mexico's second-largest city.
Nevado de Toluca
A stunning extinct volcano with a large crater, often visible shortly before the descent into the capital.
For night flights, the right side is preferred to see the neon lights of Las Vegas during departure. During the day, look for the glint of the Sea of Cortez in the distance. When landing at MEX, the right side provides a panoramic view of the massive urban sprawl of the city's western suburbs.
Distance: 2,427 km (1,508 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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