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MEX → YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft is the premier choice for this northbound route, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Cascade Range and the high-altitude terrain of the Sierra Nevada. On typical afternoon departures, this side provides the best lighting for photography, as the sun remains on the opposite side of the plane.
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Popocatépetl
Shortly after takeoff from MEX, look back to see the towering, often-smoking volcano to the southeast.
Sierra Nevada
The high-altitude spine of California, featuring jagged granite peaks and the deep carvings of Yosemite.
Mt. Shasta
A massive, ice-clad stratovolcano that dominates the landscape of Northern California.
Cascade Volcanoes
A breathtaking sequence of peaks including Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and the massive Mt. Rainier.
Mt. Baker
The final major volcanic peak, standing tall just south of the Canadian border near Abbotsford.
This is known as the 'Volcano Side.' For the best experience, fly during daylight hours and keep your camera ready once you cross into Northern California. The sequence of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Rainier occurs in relatively quick succession, providing some of the best aerial mountain views in North America.
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Pacific Coastline
Vast views of the rugged coastline where the continent meets the Pacific Ocean.
San Francisco Bay
On clear days, catch a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge and the dense urban grid of the Bay Area.
Olympic National Park
The dense, emerald-green forests and glacier-capped peaks of the Olympic Peninsula.
Strait of Georgia
The final descent offers views of cargo ships and ferries navigating the waters between the mainland and Vancouver Island.
San Juan Islands
A beautiful archipelago scattered across the Salish Sea just before crossing the Canadian border.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views over the Pacific during late afternoon or evening flights. During the final approach into YVR, this side often provides a better view of the downtown Vancouver skyline and the North Shore mountains if landing towards the west.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 3,945 km (2,451 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 38 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Route Type: International
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