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MID → BZE
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (Merida) to Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Belize City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Yucatan's dense interior jungle to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Belizean coastline.
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Merida Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'White City' grid and the massive Catedral de Mérida immediately after takeoff.
Bahía de Chetumal
Vibrant turquoise and azure shallow waters visible as the flight crosses the Mexico-Belize border.
Ambergris Caye
Distant views of Belize's largest island and the white break of the Barrier Reef on the horizon.
Sian Ka'an Biosphere
The eastern edge of this UNESCO site featuring sprawling wetlands and coastal lagoons.
Belize City Coastline
Panoramic views of the Belize River delta and the city's unique seaside geography during final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the best ocean colors. Keep your camera ready as you pass Chetumal; the water color shift from the air is stunning. Look for the distinct line where the turquoise bay meets the deep blue sea.
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Calakmul Forest
Unbroken stretches of the Maya Forest, one of the largest tropical reserves in Central America.
New River
The serpentine, dark-water New River winding through the northern Belizean districts.
Orange Walk Farmland
The geometric patterns of sugar cane fields and Mennonite agricultural communities.
Crooked Tree Lagoon
A vast network of inland lagoons and marshes known for diverse bird populations.
Jungle Mounds
Look closely for geometric hills in the forest which are often unexcavated Mayan archaeological sites.
The right side is ideal for spotting inland geography and the vastness of the Peten-style jungle. On afternoon flights, this side may experience significant glare. Watch for the change in vegetation density as the flight moves from the dry Yucatan scrub to the lush Belizean rainforest.
Book Hotels in Belize CityDistance: 404 km (251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: MID (20.9370002747, -89.657699585)
Arrival: BZE (17.539100646972653, -88.30819702148438)
Route Type: International
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