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MZT → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Rafael Buelna International Airport (Mazatlan) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers the most iconic views of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, including the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the approach into Mexico City.
Mazatlán Harbor
Clear views of the commercial port and El Faro, one of the world's highest natural lighthouses.
Nevado de Toluca
The massive fourth-highest peak in Mexico, often visible to the south before entering the Valley of Mexico.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The most spectacular sight on the route; these twin volcanoes are frequently visible on the right during the descent into MEX.
Reforma Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of Paseo de la Reforma are visible as the plane banks for its final approach.
The right side is a must for volcano enthusiasts. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of Popocatépetl. Be aware that smog in the Valley of Mexico can sometimes obscure distance views, so morning flights offer the best clarity.
Mazatlán Golden Zone
Aerial views of the hotel zone and the Three Islands immediately after takeoff if the flight departs to the northwest.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic rugged terrain and deep canyons as the plane climbs over the mountain range.
Bajío Lowlands
The patchwork of agricultural fields and colonial towns in the fertile plains of central Mexico.
Northern Mexico City
Dense urban sprawl and the dry bed of Lake Texcoco during the final descent into MEX.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side offers better views of the rugged northern canyons of the Sierra Madre and the industrial northern outskirts of the capital during the landing pattern.
Distance: 852 km (529 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: MZT (23.1613998413, -106.26599884)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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