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MEX → CPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (Campeche)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unrivaled front-row seat to Mexico's most iconic volcanoes and the highest mountain in the country shortly after departure.
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Popocatepetl & Iztaccihuatl
Breathtaking views of the twin volcanoes, often capped with snow or emitting smoke plumes.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico, standing as a majestic white triangle above the clouds.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged, deep green ridges of the mountain range as you transition toward the lowlands.
Yucatan Jungle
The dense, flat canopy of the Mayan jungle stretching toward the horizon as you enter Campeche.
Campeche Fortifications
Aerial view of the historic walled city and its colonial architecture during the final approach.
Sit on the right side and keep your window shade up for the first 20 minutes of the flight; the proximity to the volcanoes is the highlight of the trip. Morning flights offer the best clarity before clouds typically gather around the mountain peaks in the afternoon.
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Mexico City Sprawl
An expansive view of the dense urban grid of the capital immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Stunning vistas of the emerald waters as the flight crosses the Veracruz and Tabasco coasts.
Laguna de Términos
View of the massive protected lagoon system and the bridge connecting Ciudad del Carmen.
Port of Veracruz
The busy shipping lanes and industrial docks of Mexico's historic gateway to the Atlantic.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset reflecting off the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the best side for spotting the intricate network of rivers and estuaries in the Tabasco region during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 899 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: CPE (19.816799163800003, -90.5002975464)
Route Type: Domestic
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