MIA → MEX

Florida Keys

Early flight path often provides views of the turquoise waters and coral reefs stretching southwest from Miami.

Yucatán Coastline

Striking views of the Caribbean coastline where the deep blue Gulf meets the light blue shallows of the peninsula.

Pico de Orizaba

Mexico's highest peak, a massive snow-capped volcano, is frequently visible to the south during the mid-flight descent.

Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

Iconic volcanoes near Mexico City; Popocatépetl is often active, puffing smoke as you enter the Valley of Mexico.

Xochimilco Canals

The ancient water networks and green patches of southern Mexico City visible during the final moments of flight.

The Everglades

Vast wetlands and winding waterways visible immediately after departing Miami towards the west.

Gulf of Mexico

Deep blue ocean views with occasional sightings of cargo ships and oil platforms in the Bay of Campeche.

Sierra Madre Oriental

The rugged, folded mountains of eastern Mexico provide a dramatic change in terrain as the flight reaches the central plateau.

Pyramids of Teotihuacán

If the flight approaches from the north, look for the massive Sun and Moon pyramids shortly before landing.

Mexico City Skyline

The dense urban sprawl and modern skyscrapers of the Paseo de la Reforma and Santa Fe districts.