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SAL → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the volcanic chain stretching from El Salvador through Guatemala, including a superior perspective of the iconic Popocatépetl volcano upon arrival in Mexico City.
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Salvadoran Volcanoes
Immediate views of Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes shortly after departing from SAL.
Lake Atitlán
In the distance, the stunning deep-blue crater lake surrounded by three massive volcanoes in Guatemala.
Sierra Madre de Chiapas
Rugged, high-altitude mountain ranges and lush green valleys of southern Mexico.
Popocatépetl
The famous active volcano often seen venting steam as you descend into the Mexico City basin.
Pico de Orizaba
On clear days, Mexico's highest peak is visible to the north as a snow-capped pyramid.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. For the best photography of 'El Popo' and the Chiapas highlands, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. Ensure your window is clean, as the volcanic peaks are the primary highlight of this transit.
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Pacific Coastline
Sweeping views of the Salvadoran and Guatemalan Pacific shores shortly after takeoff.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The narrowest part of Mexico where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans are closest together.
CDMX Urban Sprawl
Dramatic views of the massive urban density of Mexico City during the final approach.
Iztaccíhuatl
The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano is often visible to the west as you enter the Valley of Mexico.
Sit here if you are flying in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. During the descent into MEX, this side often provides a clearer view of the Paseo de la Reforma and the city's main skyscrapers if the plane approaches from the north.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,259 km (782 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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