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MEX → PXM
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (Puerto Escondido)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers front-row seats to Mexico's legendary volcanoes shortly after takeoff and a stunning aerial perspective of the lush Sierra Madre del Sur and coastal lagoons.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Unparalleled views of the massive smoking crater and the 'Sleeping Woman' peaks shortly after departing Mexico City.
Sierra Madre del Sur
A sea of dramatic, deep-green mountain ridges and isolated valleys that define the rugged interior of Oaxaca.
Laguna de Manialtepec
A shimmering coastal lagoon near the destination, famous for its bioluminescence and dense mangroves.
Puerto Escondido Bay
A beautiful view of the crescent-shaped coastline and turquoise waters during the final descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the volcanoes illuminated by the rising sun. The peaks are most likely to be cloud-free before 10:00 AM. Keep your camera ready within the first 10-15 minutes of the flight.
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Mexico City Sprawl
An incredible look at the sheer density and vastness of the capital city as the plane climbs away from MEX.
Nevado de Toluca
A distant but majestic view of this extinct volcano and its crater lakes to the west.
Mixteca Highlands
Observe the changing colors of the terrain, from suburban green to the arid, reddish-brown canyons of the Mixteca region.
Zicatela Beach
Catch a glimpse of the powerful Pacific surf and the famous 'Mexican Pipeline' waves just before touching down.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean as you approach Puerto Escondido. It also provides a better sense of the scale of Mexico City’s urban geography during the initial climb.
Book Hotels in Puerto EscondidoDistance: 448 km (278 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: PXM (15.8769, -97.089103)
Route Type: Domestic
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