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MID → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (Merida) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and the iconic Cerro de la Silla during the descent into Monterrey.
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Merida Overview
Stunning view of the 'White City' and its colonial layout immediately after takeoff.
Progreso Pier
Catch a glimpse of the world's longest pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico.
Sierra Madre Ridges
Dramatic, razor-sharp limestone mountain ridges as you cross into Nuevo Leon.
Cerro de la Silla
The legendary saddle-shaped mountain that serves as the primary symbol of Monterrey.
San Pedro District
High-rise views of Latin America's wealthiest district framed by rugged peaks.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the Sierra Madre. On morning flights, the sun is behind the plane, perfectly illuminating the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best mountain shots.
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Gulf of Mexico
Vast ocean views as the flight bypasses the curve of the Mexican coast.
Laguna Madre
A massive, shallow hypersaline lagoon system visible along the Tamaulipas coastline.
Northern Scrubland
The fascinating shift from tropical vegetation to the arid Chihuahuan desert landscape.
Industrial Apodaca
The sprawling manufacturing and logistics hubs that drive Mexico's northern economy.
The right side offers softer lighting during afternoon flights, avoiding the harsh western sun. This side is ideal for spotting the unique coastal geography of the Laguna Madre before the plane turns inland toward the mountains.
Book Hotels in MonterreyDistance: 1,194 km (742 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: MID (20.9370002747, -89.657699585)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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