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MTY → VSA
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (Villahermosa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Sierra Madre Oriental range and the iconic Pico de Orizaba volcano during the descent.
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Cerro de la Silla
Monterrey's most famous saddle-shaped landmark visible immediately after departure.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep canyons that run parallel to the flight path for hours.
Presa Vicente Guerrero
One of Mexico's largest reservoirs providing a massive blue contrast to the rugged terrain.
Pico de Orizaba
On clear days, Mexico's highest peak and its snow-capped summit dominate the western horizon.
Grijalva River Meanders
Incredible bird's-eye view of the winding river systems that define the Villahermosa landscape.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic terrain. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting on the Sierra Madre mountains. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes into the flight for a potential glimpse of the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba volcano to the southwest.
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Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Expansive views of the turquoise waters where the Mexican landmass meets the sea.
Laguna Madre
A massive, shallow hypersaline lagoon system stretching along the Tamaulipas coast.
Port of Veracruz
One of Mexico's oldest and most important commercial ports visible mid-flight.
Pantanos de Centla
The sprawling, lush biosphere reserve wetlands visible as you enter Tabasco airspace.
Coatzacoalcos Industrial Zone
Large-scale energy infrastructure and shipping hubs near the southern Gulf coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while watching the sunrise over the Gulf. This side is ideal for spotting coastal lagoons and the transition from dry northern plains to tropical southern wetlands.
Get eSIMs for Mexico
Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,146 km (712 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Arrival: VSA (17.996999740600586, -92.81739807128906)
Route Type: Domestic
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