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SJD → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Cabos International Airport (San Jose Del Cabo) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views, starting with the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas upon departure and ending with a dramatic view of the high-altitude volcanoes surrounding the Valley of Mexico.
Land's End
The world-famous 'El Arco' and the dramatic limestone cliffs where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.
Sinaloa Coastline
Views of the transition from sea to land near the port city of Mazatlán as the aircraft makes landfall.
Sierra Madre Canyons
Deep, forested ravines and dramatic vertical drops within the mountain range dividing the coast from the central plateau.
The Volcanoes
Stunning views of the massive, often snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl peaks during the approach to Mexico City.
Mexico City Skyline
A massive aerial panorama of the capital's urban density and the skyscrapers lining Paseo de la Reforma.
The right side is the premier choice for this route. For the best views of the Cabo Arch, hope for a southern departure. On arrival in Mexico City, the right side typically offers the best look at the iconic volcanoes. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the smog and haze that often obscure the city skyline and volcanoes by late afternoon.
Sea of Cortez
Expansive views of the deep blue waters known as the World's Aquarium as you cross from the Baja Peninsula to the mainland.
Isla Espíritu Santo
Visuals of the rugged, uninhabited islands and turquoise bays located just off the coast of La Paz.
Western Sierra Peaks
Sharp, jagged ridges of the Sierra Madre Occidental that dominate the landscape as you enter mainland Mexico.
Bajío Farmlands
Intricate geometric patterns of central Mexico's agricultural heartland visible during the mid-flight descent phase.
Northern CDMX Districts
Dense urban sprawl and landmarks like the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during the final approach into MEX.
Choose the left side for a more tranquil view of the gulf and the northern sections of the Sierra Madre. This side is better if you want to avoid the direct afternoon sun when flying south-east. It provides an excellent perspective of the high-altitude plains before entering the mountain-ringed valley of the capital.
Distance: 1,178 km (732 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: SJD (23.15180015563965, -109.72100067138672)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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