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MEX → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mexico's most iconic volcanic peaks and the dramatic interior highlands of Chiapas and Guatemala.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Massive twin volcanoes visible shortly after takeoff from Mexico City.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico, appearing as a snow-capped cone on the horizon.
Sierra Madre de Chiapas
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep valleys stretching toward the border.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Bird's-eye view of the capital of Chiapas nestled in a deep valley.
Guatemalan Volcanic Arc
A line of towering volcanoes visible in the distance during the cruise phase.
Book a seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the snow-capped volcanoes. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from MEX, as the most dramatic peaks appear within the first 15 minutes of flight.
Pacific Coastline
Continuous views of the breaking surf and rugged cliffs of southern Mexico.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The narrowest part of Mexico where the land pinches between the two oceans.
Lagunas de Chacahua
Intricate coastal lagoons and mangrove systems along the Oaxacan coast.
Costa del Sol
The expansive beaches of El Salvador appearing during the descent into SAL.
Pacific Sunset
Spectacular orange and purple hues over the ocean during late afternoon flights.
Select the right side for late afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. During the descent into San Salvador, you will get a great perspective of the coastal plain and the Salvadoran shoreline.
Distance: 1,259 km (782 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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