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MEX → MIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Miami International Airport (Miami)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Mexico's tallest volcanic peaks shortly after takeoff and the most iconic approach over the Everglades into the Miami skyline and Biscayne Bay.
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Pico de Orizaba
Mexico's highest peak and a snow-capped stratovolcano visible in the distance shortly after departing MEX.
Port of Veracruz
The historic and bustling port city where the flight path crosses the Mexican coast into the sea.
The Everglades
The vast, unique river of grass ecosystem extending across Southern Florida during the descent.
Miami Skyline
The dramatic skyscrapers of Downtown Miami and Brickell visible during the final minutes of flight.
Biscayne Bay
Turquoise waters, the Port of Miami, and the string of keys extending south into the Atlantic.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic scenery. Watch for the volcanoes immediately after takeoff. On the approach to MIA, the right side usually provides the classic view of the Everglades and the urban skyline. Afternoon flights may face direct sun, so keep your window shade ready.
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Aerial views of the massive metropolitan area and the northern residential districts during the initial climb.
Tamaulipas Coastline
The transition from the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains to the sweeping curves of the western Gulf of Mexico.
Florida Gulf Coast
Stunning views of the white sand beaches and barrier islands near Sarasota and Charlotte Harbor.
Lake Okeechobee
A glimpse of Florida's largest freshwater lake, often visible depending on the specific arrival vector.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the better side for viewing the northern suburbs of Miami if the plane approaches from the north.
Get eSIMs for Mexico
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,051 km (1,274 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 44 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Route Type: International
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