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MLM → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (Morelia) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive choice for this short hop, providing front-row seats to the majestic volcanoes of Central Mexico and the soaring modern skyline of the capital's financial districts.
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Nevado de Toluca
A massive, snow-capped extinct volcano featuring two distinct crater lakes visible on clear days.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The iconic 'Smoking Mountain' and 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes dominate the horizon as you approach the capital.
Santa Fe Skyline
The impressive cluster of modern skyscrapers and corporate headquarters in the city's western business district.
Bosque de la Marquesa
Lush pine and oyamel fir forests that separate the Toluca valley from the Valley of Mexico.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. Book a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) for the highest probability of clear skies, as afternoon smog and cloud cover often obscure the volcanic peaks. During the final descent into MEX, keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive architecture of the Santa Fe district.
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Lake Cuitzeo
An expansive, shallow lake system located just north of Morelia, visible immediately after takeoff.
Sierra de Mil Cumbres
The 'Mountain of a Thousand Peaks' provides a dramatic, rugged landscape of green ridges and deep valleys.
Northern Valley Basin
A bird's-eye view of the dense urban sprawl of Ecatepec and the northern residential areas of Mexico City.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to ensure the wing doesn't block your view of Lake Cuitzeo. This side is particularly scenic during late afternoon flights when the sun reflects off the water's surface.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 210 km (130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: MLM (19.849899292, -101.025001526)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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