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MEX → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the volcanic highlands of central Mexico to the rugged spine of the Rocky Mountains, featuring better views of the desert mesas and high peaks.
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Mexico City Basin
Aerial view of the sprawling metropolis surrounded by the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt peaks.
Sierra Madre Occidental
The rugged western mountain ranges of Mexico with deep canyons and jagged ridges.
Rio Grande Border
The winding river defining the international boundary between Coahuila and Texas.
New Mexico Badlands
Dramatic colorful rock formations and high-altitude desert mesas near Albuquerque.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rockies, often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the desert. On the approach to Denver, the left side typically offers a more direct view of the Front Range peaks. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain shots.
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Paseo de la Reforma
Glittering views of Mexico City's financial district during the initial ascent.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Views of the eastern mountain chain characterized by unique folded rock layers.
Permian Basin
The vast grid-like patterns of the oil fields in the West Texas and New Mexico region.
Great Plains Edge
Where the high desert transitions into the vast, flat agricultural lands of the central US.
DEN Terminal Roof
The iconic white peaked fabric roof of Denver International Airport during the final turn.
Choose the right side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while still seeing the landscape. This side is excellent for seeing the sheer scale of the Great Plains meeting the mountains and provides a unique angle of the Denver airport's architecture upon landing.
Book Hotels in DenverDistance: 2,333 km (1,450 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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