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LMMMEX

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a diverse visual palette ranging from the initial coastal views of the Gulf of California to the iconic volcanic peaks surrounding the Valley of Mexico.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Gulf of California

Beautiful coastal views and the deep blue waters of the Sea of Cortez immediately after takeoff.

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Mazatlán Coastline

Aerial perspective of the beaches and the famous 'Three Islands' as you head south along the coast.

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Lake Chapala

Clear views of Mexico's largest freshwater lake, often appearing like an inland sea.

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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

The most dramatic part of the flight: the massive snow-capped volcanoes guarding the southern entrance to the city.

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Estadio Azteca

Often visible during the final approach pattern when the flight loops over the southern part of the city.

Choose the right side for the best chance to see the active Popocatépetl volcano. For morning flights, the lighting on the volcanoes is spectacular. If arriving at night, the right side provides a breathtaking view of the 'sea of lights' as the plane navigates the southern approach into MEX.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Sierra Madre Occidental

Stunning vistas of the rugged mountain range that defines the western edge of the Mexican plateau.

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Fuerte Valley

Lush green agricultural grids surrounding Los Mochis, contrasting with the nearby arid mountains.

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Guadalajara Metro Area

A distant view of Mexico's second-largest city and the rolling hills of the Bajío region.

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Northern Mexico City

The massive urban sprawl and industrial zones of Tlalnepantla as you enter the CDMX basin.

Sit on the left if you enjoy watching the terrain transition from the high peaks of the Sierra Madre into the dense urban fabric of northern Mexico City. This side avoids direct glare during mid-day flights heading southeast.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,240 km (771 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: LMM (25.6851997375, -109.081001282)

Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)

Route Type: Domestic

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