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MEX → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the US East Coast megalopolis and a stunning approach over the Rhine River valley's historic landmarks before landing.
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Gulf of Mexico
Enjoy the turquoise waters as the flight tracks northeast toward the Florida peninsula.
US East Coast
Spot the distinct outlines of Cape Hatteras and the glowing lights of the NYC-Boston corridor at night.
Southern England
View the patchwork green fields of Kent and the English Channel as you approach the continent.
Rhine River Valley
During the final descent, look for the winding Rhine River and its iconic hilltop castles.
The right side is ideal for sunrise views as you approach Europe. As most MEX-FRA flights are overnight, the morning light over the UK and Germany provides excellent photography opportunities. Select a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze.
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Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
Shortly after takeoff, view the snow-capped peaks of Mexico's most famous volcanoes to the southeast.
Appalachian Mountains
Fly over the ancient, ridge-and-valley formations of the Eastern United States.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On a northern Great Circle track, the vast white expanse of the world's second-largest ice body is visible.
Dutch Coastline
See the intricate network of polders, dikes, and the North Sea coast as you enter continental Europe.
Choose the left side for potential views of the Northern Lights during the transatlantic crossing in winter months. Watch for the dramatic terrain of Newfoundland and Labrador during the mid-flight transition.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 9,552 km (5,935 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 14 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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