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MEX → SLW
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Plan De Guadalupe International Airport (Saltillo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, including the dramatic ridgelines of the Huasteca and the jagged peaks near Saltillo.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Initial views of the high-altitude volcanic landscape surrounding the Valley of Mexico.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Continuous views of the rugged eastern mountain chain with its deep valleys and steep ridges.
San Luis Potosí Highlands
Views of the high-altitude semi-desert plains and mineral-rich mountains of the Potosí region.
Sierra de Arteaga
Dramatic limestone ridges known as the 'Mexico's Switzerland' just before the arrival in Saltillo.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers. For early morning flights, the sun will illuminate the Sierra Madre ridges perfectly. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight as the descent passes very close to the Arteaga mountains.
Mexico City Urban Sprawl
Unrivaled views of the dense urban landscape of the capital city and the Satélite area during departure.
The Bajío Industrial Corridor
Aerial perspective of the rapidly growing industrial zones near Querétaro and San Juan del Río.
Chihuahuan Desert Edge
The transition from fertile highlands to the arid, high-altitude desert landscapes of northern Mexico.
Saltillo City Center
Bird's-eye view of the historic center of Saltillo and its cathedral during the final descent into SLW.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset over the central plateau. This side is also better for seeing the sprawling density of the northern Mexico City suburbs immediately after takeoff from MEX.
Distance: 706 km (439 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: SLW (25.54949951171875, -100.9290008544922)
Route Type: Domestic
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