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MEX → ZIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (Zihuatanejo)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side captures the iconic twin volcanoes during departure, the right side offers a more direct view of the Nevado de Toluca and the spectacular coastal panorama of Zihuatanejo Bay and Ixtapa upon arrival.
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Santa Fe Skyline
The ultra-modern skyscrapers of Mexico City's financial district visible during the initial climb.
Nevado de Toluca
An incredible close-up of the crater and the 'Lakes of the Sun and Moon' atop this extinct volcano.
Valle de Bravo
Aerial glimpses of the deep blue lake and surrounding pine forests of this mountain retreat.
Zihuatanejo Bay
The perfect horseshoe shape of the bay becomes visible as the plane banks for its final approach.
Ixtapa Hotel Zone
A stunning view of the high-rise hotels and the white sands of El Palmar Beach just before touchdown.
The right side is superior for the arrival; ask for a seat in front of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the Zihuatanejo coastline. Early morning flights (before 10 AM) offer the crispest visibility before the midday haze or afternoon thunderclouds develop over the mountains.
Book Hotels in ZihuatanejoPopocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Distant but majestic views of Mexico's most famous volcanoes immediately after takeoff from MEX.
CDMX Historic Center
A sprawling view of the Zócalo and the densely packed heart of the capital city.
Balsas River Basin
Watch the wide, winding Rio Balsas carve through the rugged terrain of the Guerrero state.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Vast stretches of mist-covered mountain peaks that dominate the flight's midpoint.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see 'Popo' venting ash in the morning. During the landing approach, this side looks south toward the wilder, less-developed beaches of the Costa Grande.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 324 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: ZIH (17.601600647, -101.460998535)
Route Type: Domestic
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