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MTY → PBC
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a legendary view of Mexico's most iconic active volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, as the plane descends into the Valley of Puebla.
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Mexican Altiplano
The high-altitude plateau landscape stretching toward the western interior of the country.
San Luis Potosí
Aerial view of the colonial city and its surrounding industrial expansion halfway through the flight.
Popocatépetl
Unrivaled views of the active, often smoking volcano and its craters during the southern descent.
Iztaccíhuatl
View of the 'Sleeping Woman' volcano, located just north of Popocatépetl, usually covered in snow.
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Possible glimpses of the world's largest pyramid by volume and the hilltop church on final approach.
The right side is the clear winner for volcano spotting. To see Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl clearly, book a flight arriving before 10:00 AM, as afternoon clouds often obscure the peaks. In winter months (December–February), the volcanoes are most likely to be covered in heavy snow, providing spectacular photography opportunities.
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Cerro de la Silla
Immediate views of Monterrey's iconic saddle-shaped mountain upon departure.
Sierra Madre Ridges
Dramatic views of the folded limestone ridges and lush canyons of the eastern mountain range.
Pico de Orizaba
Visibility of North America's third-highest peak, the snow-capped Citlaltépetl, to the southeast.
La Malinche
Close-up perspective of the dormant volcano Matlalcueye as the aircraft aligns for the PBC runway.
Sit on the left for the best view of Monterrey's skyline during takeoff. For the arrival into Puebla, keep your eyes peeled for the towering Pico de Orizaba on the horizon; it is best seen during morning flights when the air is clearest of coastal haze from the Gulf.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 757 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Arrival: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Route Type: Domestic
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