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MTY → MID
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey) to Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (Merida)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Gulf of Mexico coastline during the transition and a stunning perspective of the Yucatan northern coast and lagoons during the approach into Merida.
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Cerro de la Silla
Panoramic views of Monterrey's iconic saddle-shaped mountain immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Striking views of the transition from the arid plains of Tamaulipas to the deep blue waters of the Gulf.
Ria Celestun Reserve
As the plane banks for arrival, look for the pink-tinted wetlands and lagoons home to flamingo colonies.
Progreso Pier
Spot the world's longest pier stretching out into the emerald waters of the Emerald Coast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 20 minutes of flight as the aircraft crosses the coastline into the Yucatan Peninsula. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best urban shots of Monterrey.
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The rugged, jagged limestone peaks extending south from Monterrey offer a dramatic desert landscape.
Port of Tampico
Aerial perspective of the Pánuco River and the industrial maritime activity of the southern Tamaulipas coast.
Yucatan Canopy
A vast, endless green carpet of tropical dry forest that defines the flat geography of the peninsula.
Cenote Landscapes
Look closely for small circular clearings or dark pools in the jungle, indicating the region's famous underground rivers.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. It offers a better look at the inland geography of the Yucatan, including the dense jungle. During descent, look for the unique patterns of 'henequen' fields that still dot the landscape around Merida.
Book Hotels in MeridaDistance: 1,194 km (742 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Arrival: MID (20.9370002747, -89.657699585)
Route Type: Domestic
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