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MEXMUC

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior for this long-haul route as it offers potential views of the rugged North Atlantic coastlines, the chance to see the Aurora Borealis during the night crossing, and the stunning glaciers of Greenland depending on the jet stream's path.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Gulf of Mexico Coast

Aerial views of the Mexican coastline near Veracruz as the flight heads northeast over the open water.

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US Eastern Seaboard

Glittering city lights of major hubs like New York City or Boston during the late-night phase of the flight.

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Southern Greenland

On more northerly tracks, witness the breathtaking ice sheets, jagged fjords, and floating icebergs of the Arctic.

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Ireland and UK

First light often reveals the deep greens of the Irish countryside and the rugged cliffs of the British Isles.

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Northern European Plains

Patchwork fields of the Netherlands and Northern Germany as the aircraft begins its descent towards Bavaria.

Book a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine obstruction. This flight typically departs Mexico City in the evening; if traveling between September and March, keep your window shade open during the mid-Atlantic crossing to spot the Aurora Borealis. The left side stays in the shadow during the morning arrival into Europe, reducing glare while viewing the landscape.

Right Side Highlights
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Mid-Atlantic Sunrise

A spectacular sunrise over the clouds as the plane moves eastward across the ocean toward the European continent.

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French and German Landscapes

Views of the rolling hills, historic towns, and dense forests of Western Europe during the final hours of flight.

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Bavarian Alps

On the southern approach to Munich Airport, the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible on the horizon.

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Upper Bavaria

A clear view of the traditional red-roofed villages and tidy agricultural land surrounding the Munich metropolitan area.

The right side will face the sun for much of the morning arrival, which can make the cabin quite bright and the window hot. However, it is the preferred side for viewing the Alps in the distance as you descend into MUC. Ensure your window is clean before the sunrise to capture the best photography of the horizon gradients.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,845 km (6,117 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 35 min

Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)

Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)

Route Type: International

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