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PDS → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Piedras Negras International Airport (Piedras Negras) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the superior choice for this north-to-south route, primarily due to the spectacular views of the Sierra Madre Oriental and the iconic volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.
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Sierra Madre Oriental
Rugged, green-tinged mountain ridges that mark the edge of the central plateau.
Iztaccíhuatl Volcano
The 'Sleeping Woman' peak is often visible in stunning detail on the left during the MEX arrival pattern.
Popocatépetl
The active, snow-capped volcano frequently seen venting steam just south of Iztaccíhuatl.
Eastern CDMX Sprawl
The dense, geometric urban grid of Nezahualcóyotl as the plane aligns for final approach.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left side (Seat A) to witness the 'volcano approach.' Morning flights offer the clearest air and best lighting for the Sierra Madre. During the winter months, the volcanoes are more likely to be covered in snow, providing a dramatic contrast to the city below.
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Coahuila Desert
Expansive, arid landscapes of the Chihuahuan Desert visible shortly after takeoff from PDS.
San Luis Potosí
An aerial perspective of the historic colonial center and expanding industrial zones of this mid-route city.
Nevado de Toluca
The distant, massive silhouette of the Xinantécatl volcano visible to the southwest during the descent.
Northern Industrial Zones
The sprawling logistics and manufacturing hubs of Ecatepec and Tlalnepantla north of the capital.
The right side (Seat F) is ideal for those who enjoy vast desert vistas and the sheer scale of the Mexican Plateau. This side is preferred for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be to the east/left. Keep an eye out for the unique topography of the extinct volcanic fields scattered across the plateau.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 1,033 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: PDS (28.627399, -100.535004)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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