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MEX → LZC
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (Lazard Cardenas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional perspective of the Nevado de Toluca volcano and the sprawling Infiernillo Reservoir as the flight crosses the Sierra Madre del Sur towards the Pacific.
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Mexico City Panorama
A sweeping view of the sprawling capital and the Santa Fe business district during initial climb.
Nevado de Toluca
Stunning views of the crater of this extinct volcano, often snow-capped during winter months.
Presa El Infiernillo
The massive, blue expanse of the Infiernillo Dam reservoir surrounded by arid, rocky terrain.
Michoacán Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the mountains and the Pacific Ocean as the plane turns for its final descent.
Commercial Port Hub
Close-up views of massive container ships and bulk carriers navigating the harbor channels.
The right side is essential for seeing the crater of Nevado de Toluca. Aim for a window seat ahead of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Infiernillo reservoir, which is a major highlight of this short route.
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Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
Distant but majestic views of Mexico's most famous volcanoes shortly after departure from Mexico City.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Rugged mountain ridges and deep canyons characterizing the interior of Guerrero and Michoacán.
Lázaro Cárdenas Industrial Zone
Aerial views of one of Mexico's largest deep-water seaports and heavy industrial complexes on approach.
Balsas River Delta
The winding end of the Rio Balsas as it meets the Pacific Ocean near the airport.
Choose a morning flight to avoid the haze that often builds over the Balsas basin by afternoon. On clear days, the twin volcanoes near Mexico City are more prominent shortly after takeoff.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 368 km (229 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: LZC (18.0016994476, -102.221000671)
Route Type: Domestic
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