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OAX → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Xoxocotlán International Airport (Oaxaca) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of Mexico's highest peak, the Pico de Orizaba, and provides the most iconic perspective of Monterrey's skyline and Cerro de la Silla during the descent.
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Pico de Orizaba
A stunning view of Mexico's highest mountain and third highest in North America, often rising above the clouds.
Cofre de Perote
The unique square-shaped summit of this extinct volcano is clearly visible as you cross the Veracruz-Puebla border.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The flight tracks the edge of this massive mountain range, showing deep canyons and pine-covered ridges.
Cerro de la Silla
The unmistakable saddle-shaped mountain that serves as the symbol of Monterrey is best seen from this side during the approach.
Sit on the right for morning flights to get the best illumination on Pico de Orizaba. This side is also superior for the landing sequence at MTY; if the plane approaches from the south, you will get a spectacular view of the Huasteca Canyon and the entire Monterrey metropolitan area set against the mountains.
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Valles Centrales de Oaxaca
Dramatic views of the rugged, green terrain surrounding the Oaxaca valley immediately after takeoff.
La Malinche & Volcanoes
Views of the dormant Malinche volcano and, on clear days, the distant peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl.
Mexican Altiplano
The landscape shifts from lush southern forests to the semi-arid high plateaus of central Mexico.
San Luis Potosí
Aerial perspective of the sprawling urban center and the geometric agricultural patterns of the surrounding highlands.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the best volcano sightings. During winter, the western volcanoes are more likely to have visible snow caps that contrast beautifully with the desert floor.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,037 km (644 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: OAX (16.9999008179, -96.726600647)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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