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LAX → UPN
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (Uruapan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range and the iconic volcanic landscapes of Michoacán, including the famous Paricutín volcano during the final approach.
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Inland Empire & San Jacinto
Aerial perspective of the sprawling Southern California suburbs and the towering San Jacinto Mountains.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of the arid Sonoran landscape as the flight crosses the border into Mexico.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic views of the high-altitude pine forests and deep canyons of Mexico's most prominent mountain range.
Volcán de Paricutín
The world-famous cinder cone volcano that rose from a cornfield, located just northwest of Uruapan.
Lake Pátzcuaro
Glimpses of the culturally rich lake system and its unique islands shortly before landing.
Book a morning flight to have the sun on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for the mountains. During descent, stay alert for the dark basaltic lava flows surrounding the Paricutín volcano, which are clearly visible from high altitude.
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Pacific Coastline
Views of the Southern California coast and the distant Channel Islands upon departure from LAX.
Sea of Cortez
Deep blue waters of the Gulf of California with distant silhouettes of the Baja Peninsula mountains.
Mazatlán Coastline
Visual of where the Pacific Ocean meets the lush tropical landscape of Sinaloa and Nayarit.
Nevado de Colima
On clear days, the snow-capped or cloud-shrouded peaks of the Colima volcanoes appear to the south.
Michoacán Highlands
Dense avocado orchards and pine-oak forests that characterize the Meseta Purépecha region.
Ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Ensure your window is clean as the ocean haze can sometimes blur the horizon, but the coastal transition into the mountains of Colima and Michoacán remains spectacular.
Book Hotels in UruapanDistance: 2,288 km (1,422 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: UPN (19.396699905395508, -102.03900146484376)
Route Type: International
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