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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a dramatic view of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains during departure and provides the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan panorama upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Mexico City Downtown

Aerial view of the Zocalo and the dense urban grid of one of the world's largest metropolises.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

Stunning views of the jagged limestone ridges and deep canyons of Mexico's eastern mountain range.

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Gulf of Mexico Horizon

On clear days, the distant blue shimmer of the Gulf coast can be seen to the east while over Tamaulipas.

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Mississippi River

The massive, winding waterway serves as a major landmark as the flight transitions toward the Great Lakes.

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Chicago Skyline & Lake Michigan

The 'Money Shot' featuring the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the vast turquoise expanse of the lake on final approach.

Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Chicago skyline; flights often bank over Lake Michigan before landing west into ORD. For daytime flights, keep your window shade down during the middle portion of the trip to avoid the intense southern sun reflecting off the wing.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Nevado de Toluca

Distant views of the snow-capped volcano to the west of the Mexico City basin during the initial climb.

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Central Mexican Plateau

Expansive views of the high-altitude desert landscapes and rugged terrain of northern Mexico.

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Dallas-Fort Worth

Often visible as a massive urban sprawl when the flight path tracks through north-central Texas.

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Ozark Plateau

The lush, rolling hills and dense forests of southern Missouri offer a green contrast to the plains.

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Midwestern Patchwork

Perfectly geometric agricultural fields of Illinois, appearing as a vast green and gold quilt.

Choose this side for evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Great Plains. During the winter, the snow-covered fields of the Midwest create a striking minimalist landscape. This side also avoids direct glare from the sun during morning northbound flights.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,719 km (1,690 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min

Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)

Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)

Route Type: International

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