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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most iconic views of Monterrey's mountain landmarks upon departure and the stunning turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya during the descent into Cancun.

Right Side Highlights
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Cerro de la Silla

Monterrey's most famous landmark, shaped like a saddle, visible immediately after takeoff.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons extending southward from Monterrey.

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Yucatan Jungle

The vast, unbroken green canopy of the peninsula appearing as you cross inland from the Gulf.

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Riviera Maya Coastline

Vibrant turquoise waters and white sand beaches as the aircraft aligns for landing.

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Cancun Hotel Zone

The famous '7' shaped strip of resorts and the Nichupté Lagoon visible on clear descents.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the Cerro de la Silla without engine obstruction. Late afternoon flights on this side offer spectacular 'golden hour' lighting across the Caribbean coastline before landing.

Left Side Highlights
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Monterrey Urban Sprawl

Aerial view of the industrial and residential heart of northern Mexico shortly after takeoff.

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Laguna Madre

The transition from the Tamaulipas coastline into the vast blue of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Isla Mujeres

Occasional views of the island's northern tip if the flight path circles from the north.

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Gulf Shipping Lanes

Spotting cargo ships and oil platforms dotted across the deep blue waters of the Gulf.

Sit on the left if you prefer views of the sunrise over the ocean during early morning departures. This side is also better for spotting the northern end of the Yucatan Peninsula if the plane performs a wide northern approach.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,448 km (900 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min

Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)

Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)

Route Type: Domestic

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