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MEXCLT

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the iconic snow-capped volcanoes near Mexico City shortly after takeoff and typically provides a better angle for the Charlotte skyline during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

Stunning views of the active, snow-capped volcanoes that dominate the horizon east of Mexico City.

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Tamaulipas Coastline

Scenic views of the Mexican eastern seaboard and the barrier islands along the Gulf.

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Mobile Bay

The distinct shape of the Alabama coast and the busy shipping lanes of the Port of Mobile.

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Georgia Farmlands

A patchwork of red clay soil and agricultural fields characteristic of the Southeastern United States.

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Uptown Charlotte

A potential view of the banking capital's skyscrapers if the flight approaches CLT from the south or east.

The right side is the 'volcano side'—essential for the first 15 minutes of the flight. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the left, making the right side better for glare-free photography. During the winter, the snow on the Mexican peaks is most prominent and visually striking.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Mexico City Urban Sprawl

Massive aerial view of one of the world's most populous metropolitan areas and the surrounding Valley of Mexico.

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Gulf of Mexico Transition

The dramatic color change as the flight moves from the Mexican coastline into the deep blue of the Gulf.

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Mississippi River Delta

Intricate patterns of wetlands, bayous, and the massive river mouth emptying into the Gulf near New Orleans.

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Deep South Forests

Dense, lush green canopies stretching across Mississippi and Alabama as the plane heads inland.

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Appalachian Foothills

The rolling terrain and rising elevations as the flight enters the Piedmont region of the Carolinas.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is particularly rewarding as you cross the US coastline, offering views of the complex water systems around Louisiana and Mississippi. Keep an eye out for the winding Mississippi River about two-thirds into the journey.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,499 km (1,553 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 20 min

Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)

Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)

Route Type: International

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