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MEX → JAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to El Lencero Airport (Jalapa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a world-class aerial parade of Mexico's most famous volcanoes, including the active Popocatépetl and the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba.
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Popocatépetl
The famous active 'Smoking Mountain' often seen venting plumes of ash or steam against the blue sky.
Iztaccíhuatl
The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano, featuring a dramatic multi-peaked ridge covered in snow and glaciers.
Puebla & Cholula
A clear view of the city of Puebla and the Great Pyramid of Cholula situated in the valley below.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico and North America's third highest, standing as a majestic white cone in the distance.
La Malinche
A standalone volcanic peak rising sharply from the plains between Tlaxcala and Puebla.
This is arguably one of the most scenic flight segments in Mexico. To maximize the experience, book a morning flight when the air is clearest and the volcanoes are less likely to be obscured by afternoon cloud build-up. The proximity to Popocatépetl is stunning; look for the distinct craters and ash patterns on the snow. Ensure your window is clean, as the high-altitude volcanic peaks offer perfect photography opportunities.
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Expansive views of the dense urban fabric of the capital and the State of Mexico shortly after takeoff.
Lake Texcoco Basin
The remnants of the historic lakebed and the vast ecological restoration area east of the city.
Cofre de Perote
An extinct shield volcano with a unique box-like peak that dominates the skyline as you descend into the Xalapa region.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged, forested ridges that mark the transition from the high plateau to the humid Veracruz climate.
Sit on the left for the best views of the northern suburbs of Mexico City and the impressive basaltic formations of the Sierra Madre. As the flight is very short, often under 45 minutes, keep your eyes peeled immediately after reaching cruising altitude. This side is typically better during the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 239 km (149 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: JAL (19.4750995636, -96.7975006104)
Route Type: Domestic
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