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MEX → PQM
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Palenque International Airport (Palenque)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of Mexico's most famous volcanoes, including Popocatépetl and Pico de Orizaba, before descending into the dense tropical rainforests of Chiapas.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Dramatic views of the iconic snow-capped volcanoes shortly after takeoff from MEX.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico, Citlaltépetl, visible as a massive cone rising above the clouds.
Papaloapan River
Wide, silver-colored river bends winding through the agricultural heart of Veracruz.
Selva Lacandona Edges
The beginning of the dense Lacandon Jungle as you approach the Chiapas border.
Palenque Archaeological Site
Potential glimpses of the ancient Mayan ruins nestled in the jungle during the final approach.
Secure a window seat on the right side behind the wing for the best volcano photography. Morning flights (before 10:00 AM) are critical, as clouds often obscure the peaks and the rainforest floor by midday. Look for the white peak of Orizaba roughly midway through the flight.
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Mexico City Sprawl
Aerial view of the northern expanse of one of the world's largest metropolitan areas.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged northern ridges of the mountain range as the flight exits the high plateau.
Gulf of Mexico Horizon
Distant views of the turquoise coastline and the Veracruz plains to the north.
Pantanos de Centla
The vast wetland ecosystems and delta regions of the Tabasco lowlands.
Tropical Lowlands
A sea of green vegetation as the terrain drops toward the Usumacinta basin.
Sit on the left for softer morning light and better views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline in the distance. This side is also preferable if you want to avoid the harsh afternoon sun while observing the wetland networks of Tabasco.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 774 km (481 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: PQM (17.533153, -92.015484)
Route Type: Domestic
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