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MEX → CME
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (Ciudad Del Carmen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Mexico's massive volcanoes immediately after takeoff and the intricate wetland systems of the Gulf coast during descent.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Incredible close-up views of the twin volcanoes, including the active, smoking 'Popo,' shortly after leaving MEX.
Pico de Orizaba
The snow-capped summit of Mexico's highest peak stands out clearly to the south during the cruise phase.
River Meanders
The complex, winding paths of the Papaloapan and Coatzacoalcos rivers as they reach the coastal plains.
Pantanos de Centla
Vast, lush biosphere wetlands in Tabasco featuring a mosaic of water channels and tropical vegetation.
Laguna de Términos
The massive, emerald-colored lagoon that surrounds the island of Ciudad del Carmen.
El Zacatal Bridge
One of Mexico's longest bridges, stretching across the mouth of the lagoon, visible during the final approach.
The most dramatic scenery—the volcanoes—happens within the first 15 minutes of flight; have your camera ready immediately. Opt for an early morning flight (before 10 AM) to ensure the volcanoes are not obscured by afternoon clouds or haze. During descent, look for the striking color difference between the lagoon and the sea.
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Northern Mexico City
Expansive views of the dense urban grid and the mountains surrounding the northern Valley of Mexico.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Distal views of the rugged mountain peaks as the aircraft transitions from the high plateau to the coast.
Gulf of Mexico
Deep blue horizons of the open sea as the flight path parallels the shoreline of Veracruz and Tabasco.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Clusters of petroleum platforms visible in the shallow turquoise waters of the Sound of Campeche.
While less scenic during the initial climb, the left side stays cooler during midday flights by avoiding direct southern sunlight. Watch for the cargo ships entering the Port of Carmen near the end of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 769 km (478 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: CME (18.65369987487793, -91.79900360107422)
Route Type: Domestic
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