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MEX → TAP
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Tapachula International Airport (Tapachula)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of Mexico's most iconic volcanic peaks, including Popocatépetl and the country's highest point, Pico de Orizaba.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Dramatic views of the 'Smoking Mountain' and the 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes shortly after takeoff from MEX.
Pico de Orizaba
The snow-capped summit of Citlaltépetl, Mexico's highest peak, stands out prominently against the eastern horizon.
Sierra Madre de Chiapas
Lush, high-altitude mountain ranges that define the interior of the state of Chiapas as you head south.
Central Valley Descent
The transition from the high-altitude volcanic belt to the humid tropical lowlands of the Soconusco region.
For the best clarity of the volcanoes, choose a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) before convective clouds build up around the peaks. Sit a few rows ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of Popocatépetl, which is usually visible within the first 10-15 minutes of flight.
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Pacific Coastline
Expansive views of the blue Pacific Ocean and the rugged, indented coastline of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The narrowest part of Mexico where you can see the land bridge between the Gulf and the Pacific.
Huatulco Area
Distant views of the famous bays and beaches along the southern Oaxacan coast.
Soconusco Plantations
Rich green tapestries of coffee and cacao plantations during the final approach into Tapachula.
The right side is exceptional for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Pacific Ocean. During the dry season (November to May), the visibility of the coastline is much higher, while the rainy season may bring afternoon thunderstorms that obscure the ground.
Book Hotels in TapachulaDistance: 879 km (546 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: TAP (14.7943000793, -92.3700027466)
Route Type: Domestic
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