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MTY → TAM
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey) to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (Tampico)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range immediately after takeoff, providing a stark contrast as the landscape shifts from arid peaks to tropical river basins.
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Cerro de la Silla
The iconic saddle-shaped mountain that defines the Monterrey skyline is visible shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Rugged, jagged limestone peaks and deep canyons stretching along the flight path.
Presa Vicente Guerrero
In the distance, see one of Mexico's largest reservoirs near Ciudad Victoria.
Pánuco River
The winding, serpentine river that marks the border between the states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz.
The right side is superior for photography, especially during late afternoon flights when the 'Golden Hour' illuminates the Sierra Madre peaks. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up from MTY for the best mountain shots before the plane turns south.
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Apodaca Industrial Hub
View the sprawling industrial complexes and logistics centers surrounding MTY airport.
Tamaulipas Lowlands
Expansive views of the agricultural heartland and coastal plains of eastern Mexico.
Port of Altamira
A bird's eye view of one of Mexico's most important industrial ports and container terminals.
Laguna de San Andrés
The intricate wetlands and coastal lagoons just north of the Tampico metropolitan area.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to see the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico horizon. On the final approach into TAM, look for the massive cargo ships waiting to enter the Port of Altamira. This side is generally brighter in the early hours.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 449 km (279 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Arrival: TAM (22.2964000702, -97.8658981323)
Route Type: Domestic
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