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MEX → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers legendary views of the active Popocatépetl volcano upon departure and the best chance to see the Niagara Peninsula and the Toronto skyline during the arrival sequence.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The most iconic view on the route: two massive, often snow-capped volcanoes rising out of the clouds east of Mexico City.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Fly over the dramatic, sharp peaks of the eastern mountain range as you head toward the US border.
Mississippi River
Cross the 'Mighty Mississippi' and observe the intricate oxbow lakes and industrial barge traffic.
Lake Erie
Transition from US to Canadian airspace over the vast expanse of the Great Lakes.
Niagara Falls
On a southerly arrival path into YYZ, look for the massive mist plume rising from the falls.
Toronto Skyline
Exceptional views of the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and the waterfront on the final approach into Pearson.
Request a seat on the right for morning departures to catch the sunrise lighting up the volcanoes. On arrival at YYZ, the right side usually provides the best view of the CN Tower if landing on the 06 or 24 runways. Use a polarising filter for photos over the Great Lakes to cut through the haze.
Nevado de Toluca
View the majestic dormant volcano and the high-altitude Santa Fe district shortly after takeoff from MEX.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Witness the rugged, arid terrain and folded mountain ridges of north-central Mexico.
Dallas-Fort Worth
A clear view of the sprawling Texas metroplex and its distinctive airport layouts.
Ozark Mountains
The dense green canopy and winding river systems of southern Missouri and Arkansas.
St. Louis Arch
Depending on the specific airway, look for the iconic Gateway Arch at the edge of the Mississippi River.
Lake Michigan
Spectacular views of the blue horizon and the Chicago shoreline if the flight path tracks westerly.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Sit ahead of the wing to get the best downward visibility of the Ozarks and the Mississippi River. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the Valley of Mexico views.
Distance: 3,247 km (2,018 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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