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LMM → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Valle del Fuerte International Airport (Los Mochis) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
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.
Gulf of California
Beautiful coastal views and the deep blue waters of the Sea of Cortez immediately after takeoff.
Mazatlán Coastline
Aerial perspective of the beaches and the famous 'Three Islands' as you head south along the coast.
Lake Chapala
Clear views of Mexico's largest freshwater lake, often appearing like an inland sea.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The most dramatic part of the flight: the massive snow-capped volcanoes guarding the southern entrance to the city.
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.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Stunning vistas of the rugged mountain range that defines the western edge of the Mexican plateau.
Fuerte Valley
Lush green agricultural grids surrounding Los Mochis, contrasting with the nearby arid mountains.
Guadalajara Metro Area
A distant view of Mexico's second-largest city and the rolling hills of the Bajío region.
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.
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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