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MDW → MLM
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (Morelia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range upon entering Mexico and better lighting for afternoon flights traveling south-southwest.
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Midwestern Grids
The perfectly rectangular agricultural patterns of the Illinois and Missouri heartlands.
Texas Hill Country
Rugged, arid terrain transitions as the plane moves toward the Mexican border.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Spectacular views of jagged limestone ridges and deep canyons as you fly over Coahuila and Nuevo Leon.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Distinct volcanic cones and craters visible as the flight enters the highlands of Michoacán.
Morelia Outskirts
Views of the colonial-style suburban architecture and rolling hills surrounding the city before landing.
The right side is highly recommended for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mexican plateau. It provides a more dramatic perspective of the Sierra Madre mountains compared to the left side.
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Chicago Skyline
Stunning views of the Willis Tower and Lake Michigan's shoreline immediately after departure from Midway.
Mississippi River
A clear view of the winding river as the flight path crosses near the border of Illinois and Missouri.
Ozark National Forest
Dense, rolling green hills and plateaus visible over southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Lake Cuitzeo
A massive, shallow lake that dominates the view on the final approach into Morelia.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct solar glare. This side is also the best for capturing the scale of Lake Cuitzeo, which is located just north of the airport during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 2,741 km (1,703 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 39 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: MLM (19.849899292, -101.025001526)
Route Type: International
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