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MEX → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and provides the iconic view of Cerro de la Silla upon arrival in Monterrey.
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Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl
The famous 'Smoking Mountain' and 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes are often visible shortly after departure.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Stunning views of the jagged peaks and deep canyons that characterize this massive mountain chain.
Cerro de la Silla
Monterrey's most famous landmark, the saddle-shaped mountain, is prominently visible on the final approach.
Industrial Monterrey
A clear view of the 'Sultana del Norte's' massive industrial complexes and modern infrastructure.
Presa de la Boca
The shimmering blue waters of the reservoir located just south of Monterrey city limits.
For the best experience, take a morning flight when the air is clearest to see the volcanoes near MEX. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the best angles of Cerro de la Silla.
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Mexico City Urban Sprawl
Uninterrupted views of the massive metropolitan area and the skyscrapers of Paseo de la Reforma.
The Altiplano
The high-altitude central plateau featuring arid landscapes and geometric agricultural fields.
San Luis Potosí
Aerial view of the historic colonial city and its rapidly expanding industrial zones.
Chihuahuan Desert Edge
The transition from the fertile valley into the rugged, cactus-dotted northern desert terrain.
Choose a seat in front of the wing to capture the scale of Mexico City during takeoff. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the western plateau landscapes as the sun begins to dip.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 713 km (443 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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