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LASMEX

Our Recommendation
8.7

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Hoover Dam & Lake Mead

Visible almost immediately after takeoff, this engineering marvel and its vast reservoir stand out against the desert.

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Grand Canyon (Distant)

Depending on the flight path, the northern horizon may reveal the deep red fissures of the Grand Canyon's western rim.

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Sierra Madre Occidental

The rugged, pine-topped peaks of Mexico's largest mountain range provide a textured landscape for much of the mid-flight.

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Guanajuato & Bajío

Views of the high-altitude colonial heartland of Mexico, characterized by colorful cities nestled in valley floors.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Las Vegas Strip

Upon departure, the world-famous skyline of mega-resorts is often visible if taking off toward the south or west.

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Sonoran Desert

Witness the stark beauty of the Arizona and Sonora borderlands, featuring vast salt flats and saguaro-dotted plains.

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Sea of Cortez

From cruising altitude, the deep blue waters of the Gulf of California are visible shimmering to the far west.

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Guadalajara Metro

As the flight progresses south, you will pass the sprawling urban area of Mexico's second-largest city.

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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.

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Route Information

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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