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LAS → TLC
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (Toluca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead immediately after takeoff from LAS, followed by the rugged, high-altitude ridges of the Sierra Madre Occidental as you enter Mexican airspace.
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Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
Visible shortly after departure, providing a stunning contrast of deep blue water against the red desert rock.
Sonoran Desert
Expansive views of the Arizona and Sonora borderlands, featuring unique basin and range topography.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic views of one of Mexico's largest mountain ranges with jagged peaks and deep green canyons.
Mexico City Basin
On clear days, the vast sprawl of the Mexican capital and surrounding volcanoes can be seen during the descent.
Central Mexican Plateau
Rich agricultural landscapes and high-altitude plains leading into the State of Mexico.
Book an early morning flight to see the sunrise illuminate the Sierra Madre peaks. If departing LAS on Runway 26, the plane often turns east, giving the left side a direct top-down view of the Hoover Dam. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Mojave Desert
Aerial perspectives of the arid California-Nevada border and the Ivanpah Solar Facility.
Gulf of California
Distant views of the shimmering 'Sea of Cortez' and the rugged coastline of Baja California to the far west.
Pinacate Volcanic Field
Ancient volcanic craters and dark lava flows visible near the US-Mexico border.
Nevado de Toluca
A spectacular view of this extinct volcano and its crater lakes during the final approach into TLC.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sky turn purple over the Gulf of California. During the approach to Toluca, the right side is generally better for spotting the majestic Nevado de Toluca volcano, which is often snow-capped in winter months.
Book Hotels in TolucaDistance: 2,405 km (1,494 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)
Route Type: International
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