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MDW → ZCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (Zacatecas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Chicago skyline at departure and the dramatic, folded ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during the final descent into Central Mexico.
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Chicago Skyline
Dramatic views of the Loop and Willis Tower shortly after takeoff from Midway, depending on the departure pattern.
The Mississippi River
Crossing the massive, winding waterway as you transition from the Midwest to the South.
Dallas Metroplex
Potential views of the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth urban area and its distinct skyscrapers.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Spectacular views of the jagged, north-south oriented limestone ridges of Northern Mexico.
Altiplano Central
The high-altitude Mexican plateau with its unique mix of arid plains and volcanic peaks.
Book an 'A' seat for the best departure views of Chicago. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses, but the low light beautifully illuminates the ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains in Mexico. Look for the glint of small reservoirs scattered across the Mexican high plateau.
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Midwest Farmland
The geometric patchwork of Illinois and Missouri agricultural fields.
Edwards Plateau
The rugged, limestone-rich hill country of Central Texas before reaching the border.
The Rio Grande
The narrow ribbon of green and water that marks the international border between the US and Mexico.
Sierra de Picachos
Isolated and dramatic mountain ranges rising out of the desert floor in Coahuila state.
Zacatecas Mining Region
The reddish earth and historic terrain of one of the world's most famous silver mining districts.
Choose an 'F' seat to avoid the direct morning sun on southbound flights. This side provides a great view of the Rio Grande crossing and the vast, open desert landscapes of Northern Mexico. During late afternoon flights, you'll be treated to a sunset over the western mountains as you approach Zacatecas.
Book Hotels in ZacatecasDistance: 2,517 km (1,564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 21 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: ZCL (22.8971004486, -102.68699646)
Route Type: International
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