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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the iconic silhouette of Monterrey's Cerro de la Silla upon departure and the most consistent views of the massive Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Cerro de la Silla

The 'Saddle Hill' is Monterrey's most famous landmark, visible immediately after takeoff on the port side.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

Dramatic limestone ridges and steep canyons that define the eastern edge of the Mexican Plateau.

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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

On clear days, these massive snow-capped volcanoes dominate the horizon to the southeast during the descent into the Toluca basin.

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Valley of Mexico

Distant views of the sprawling Mexico City metropolis as the aircraft maneuvers toward Toluca.

Sit on the left for the best morning light on the mountains. This side is superior for spotting the active Popocatépetl volcano, which often vents steam visible from the air. Landings from the north provide a great view of the industrial and residential sprawl of the State of Mexico.

Right Side Highlights
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Cumbres de Monterrey

Aerial views of the massive national park featuring rugged peaks and deep forested valleys.

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Mexican Altiplano

The high-altitude plateau landscape transitioning from semi-arid desert to fertile highland plains.

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Nevado de Toluca

The extinct Xinantécatl volcano with its unique crater lakes is often visible on the right during the final approach to TLC.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch for the Nevado de Toluca during the final 10 minutes of the flight; it is one of the few volcanoes in the world where you can see the crater lakes from a low-altitude flight path.

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Route Information

Distance: 718 km (446 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min

Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)

Arrival: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)

Route Type: Domestic

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