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QRO → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (Queretaro) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for its proximity to Mexico's highest volcanic peaks and the iconic aerial view of the Cancun Hotel Zone upon arrival.
Pico de Orizaba
Mexico's highest peak, a snow-capped volcano that dominates the southern horizon during the first half of the flight.
Popocatépetl Silhouette
Distant views of the famous twin volcanoes near Mexico City visible during the initial climb.
Laguna de Términos
A massive, vibrant turquoise coastal lagoon near Ciudad del Carmen in the state of Campeche.
Yucatan Jungle
The vast, flat expanse of the Mayan jungle stretching across the peninsula toward the Caribbean.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The iconic '7' shaped sandbar and turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea during the final descent.
The right side is essential for seeing the major volcanoes. Sit here for the best chance to view the Cancun Hotel Zone on landing (Runway 12 approach). Morning flights are best as the sun is on the left, providing perfect lighting for photos of the peaks and coast.
Sierra Gorda
Rugged mountain ridges and deep canyons of the Sierra Madre Oriental shortly after takeoff.
Veracruz Coastline
Panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and the industrial port of Veracruz.
Bay of Campeche
The deep blue waters of the southern Gulf of Mexico as the plane transitions from land to sea.
Isla Mujeres
Clear views of the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula and the surrounding coral reefs during northern approaches.
Choose the left side for sunrise views over the Gulf on early morning departures. It offers a broader perspective of the transition from the high-altitude central plateau to the coastal lowlands of Veracruz.
Distance: 1,384 km (860 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: QRO (20.6173, -100.185997)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: Domestic
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