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MFE → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Mc Allen Miller International Airport (Mcallen) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route because it offers a stunning perspective of the Sierra Madre Oriental's eastern ridges and provides the most iconic view of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.
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Rio Grande Border
Aerial view of the winding river marking the international boundary between McAllen and Reynosa immediately after takeoff.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic views of the jagged limestone ridges and deep green valleys of the mountain range as you fly south.
Twin Volcanoes
On clear days during the approach to MEX, the snow-capped peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl dominate the horizon.
Puebla Basin
A distant view of the high-altitude valley of Puebla and the Cholula region to the east of the flight path.
Lake Texcoco Basin
The final approach over the dry lake beds and the massive urban footprint of the eastern Mexico City metropolitan area.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the volcanoes during the standard 'STAR' arrival into Mexico City. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the mountains, and visibility is typically better before the afternoon smog or clouds build up around the valley.
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Altiplano Central
The vast, high-altitude desert plateau of central Mexico characterized by unique geological formations.
Cerro de la Silla
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may see the distant silhouette of Monterrey's iconic saddle-shaped mountain.
Querétaro Region
Views of the colonial city and the surrounding industrial corridors that mark the gateway to central Mexico.
Santa Fe District
Mexico City's modern financial hub with its distinctive skyscrapers visible on the western edge of the city during the descent.
Urban Sprawl
An incredible perspective of the endless sea of colorful houses climbing the hillsides of the State of Mexico.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights, offering a golden hour view over the high plateau. It also provides a better look at the modern architectural developments in the western part of Mexico City if the plane circles for landing from the west.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 754 km (469 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: MFE (26.17580032, -98.23860168)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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