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QRO → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (Queretaro) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and provides the most iconic views of Monterrey's Cerro de la Silla during the final approach.
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Sierra Gorda
Distant views of the lush, biosphere-rich mountains shortly after departing Querétaro.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The plane flies parallel to this massive limestone mountain spine, offering views of jagged peaks and deep valleys.
Cerro de la Silla
Monterrey's most famous landmark, shaped like a saddle, visible during the descent into MTY.
Monterrey Skyline
Views of the high-rise buildings in San Pedro Garza García and the central Monterrey district.
Huasteca Canyon
Stunning vertical limestone walls and canyons that characterize the western edge of the city.
The right side is essential for seeing Monterrey's famous topography. For the best lighting on the mountains, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Sierra Madre. Be sure to have your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best shot of Cerro de la Silla.
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Altiplano Central
Expansive views of the high-altitude Mexican plateau and its semi-arid desert landscapes.
San Luis Potosí
An aerial perspective of the industrial hubs and urban sprawl of the state capital to the west.
Matehuala Valley
Geometric patterns of high-desert agriculture and dry lake beds.
Sierra de Zapalinamé
The rugged mountain ridges guarding the entrance to the city of Saltillo.
Saltillo Industrial Corridor
Visual of the massive automotive manufacturing plants that line the valley toward Monterrey.
Sit on the left if you are flying during a late afternoon flight to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. While less mountainous than the right, it offers great views of the high-desert sunset colors and the city lights of San Luis Potosí and Saltillo.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 574 km (357 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: QRO (20.6173, -100.185997)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: Domestic
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