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MEX → SAP
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mexico's most iconic volcanoes, including Popocatépetl and the massive Pico de Orizaba, followed by beautiful coastal transitions as you approach the Caribbean.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Visible shortly after departure from MEX, these twin volcanoes dominate the landscape east of Mexico City.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico (Citlaltépetl) is a massive, snow-capped stratovolcano clearly visible on the left side during mid-flight.
Veracruz Coastline
Views of the sweeping Gulf of Mexico curve and the lush wetlands of the Tabasco region.
Laguna de Términos
A vast, shallow coastal lagoon with turquoise waters and intricate mangrove systems near Ciudad del Carmen.
Caribbean Descent
As the flight turns toward San Pedro Sula, the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Honduras come into view.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. The highlight is the first 30 minutes; keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from MEX to capture the 'Popo' volcano. Look for the glaciated peak of Orizaba roughly 15-20 minutes into the flight.
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Sierra Madre del Sur
Dramatic, folded mountain ranges that run parallel to the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Tehuantepec Isthmus
The narrowest part of Mexico, where the land flattens before rising into the Chiapas highlands.
Guatemalan Highlands
Deep green, mist-covered mountains and steep ridges as you cross into Central American airspace.
San Pedro Sula Valley
The final approach offers views of the Merendón mountain range and the industrial Sula Valley.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights as the light hits the Chiapas mountains. During the descent into SAP, the right side often provides better views of the rugged Merendón mountains that border the city to the west.
Book Hotels in San Pedro SulaDistance: 1,262 km (784 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)
Route Type: International
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