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MEX → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is significantly more scenic, providing iconic views of the active Popocatépetl volcano upon departure and the dramatic ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range for much of the cruise.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Breathtaking views of the famous twin volcanoes shortly after takeoff from MEX.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Continuous views of the jagged, folded limestone mountain ridges running parallel to the flight path.
Monterrey Peaks
Distant views of the iconic Cerro de la Silla and the rugged mountains surrounding Monterrey.
Rio Grande / Río Bravo
The winding river marking the international border between Mexico and the United States.
South Texas Brush Country
The transition from Mexican highlands to the flat, expansive ranch lands of South Texas.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic scenery. To see the volcanoes, look out immediately after takeoff; they are best viewed in the morning when the air is clearest. During the descent into SAT, this side often provides a view of the San Antonio skyline depending on the landing pattern.
Mexico City Sprawl
An incredible perspective of the sheer density and size of one of the world's largest urban areas.
Nevado de Toluca
The distant, often snow-capped peak of Mexico's fourth highest mountain visible to the west.
Altiplano Central
The high-altitude plateau of central Mexico featuring rugged desert terrain and volcanic craters.
San Luis Potosí
Views of this major industrial and colonial city as the flight tracks north-northeast.
Western Horizon
Excellent sunset views over the high desert if traveling on a late-afternoon flight.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It offers a great view of the expanding suburbs of Mexico City during the initial climb and the vast, arid landscapes of the Mexican interior.
Distance: 1,124 km (698 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: International
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