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MEX → CUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Bachigualato Federal International Airport (Culiacan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Nevado de Toluca volcano shortly after takeoff and better angles for the scenic descent into the fertile valleys of Sinaloa.
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Nevado de Toluca
A massive stratovolcano with its distinctive crater lakes, visible shortly after departing the Valley of Mexico.
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere
The high-altitude forests of Michoacán, known for the seasonal migration of monarch butterflies.
Presa Sanalona
A large, sprawling reservoir nestled in the foothills just east of Culiacán, seen during the final approach.
Gulf of California Horizon
On clear days, the shimmering horizon of the Sea of Cortez appears as the plane descends towards the coastal plain.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. This side is superior for volcano spotting early in the flight. During the winter months, look for snow-capped peaks on the Nevado de Toluca.
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Mexico City Sprawl
A breathtaking view of the northern urban density and the historic dry basin of Lake Texcoco upon departure.
Sierra Madre Occidental
The rugged 'backbone' of Mexico, featuring deep canyons and jagged ridges that stretch for miles.
Sinaloan Agriculture
The vast, geometric grid of highly productive irrigated farmland that surrounds Culiacán.
The Bajío Region
High-altitude plains and semi-arid landscapes between the mountain ranges of central Mexico.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun sets to the west, casting dramatic shadows over the Sierra Madre canyons. Keep your camera ready during takeoff for a bird's-eye view of the Basilica of Guadalupe and northern landmarks.
Book Hotels in CuliacanDistance: 1,049 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: CUL (24.764499664299997, -107.474998474)
Route Type: Domestic
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