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SJD → TLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Cabos International Airport (San Jose Del Cabo) to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (Toluca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse range of scenery, including the striking contrast of the desert meeting the Sea of Cortez, the jagged peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental, and the possibility of seeing the distant twin volcanoes on the approach to the Toluca valley.
San José Coastline
Aerial views of the white-sand beaches and luxury resorts along the Baja coastline immediately after takeoff.
Isla Cerralvo
The easternmost island in the Sea of Cortez, known for its deep blue surrounding waters and rugged terrain.
Mazatlán Cityscape
Panoramic views of the 'Pearl of the Pacific' as the flight makes landfall on the Mexican mainland.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Endless ridges and deep canyons of Mexico's most significant mountain range during the mid-flight cruise.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
On clear days during the descent, the iconic snow-capped peaks of Mexico's most famous volcanoes are visible to the east.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying east. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to catch the distant volcanic silhouettes. This side avoids the direct southern sun glare during midday flights.
Land's End
Depending on the departure path, you may see the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas and the meeting of the Pacific and Gulf.
Riviera Nayarit
Views of the lush, tropical coastline near Puerto Vallarta and the Sayulita region as you cross the coast.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake is often visible to the south during the transition over the state of Jalisco.
Nevado de Toluca
A spectacular view of the extinct volcano's crater and its two lagoons during the final approach into TLC.
Bajío Farmlands
The organized patterns of central Mexico's productive agricultural heartland during the descent.
The right side is the undisputed winner for seeing the Nevado de Toluca volcano during the landing pattern. If flying in the late afternoon, be prepared for some sun glare, but the golden hour lighting on the volcano crater is worth the trade-off.
Distance: 1,134 km (705 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: SJD (23.15180015563965, -109.72100067138672)
Arrival: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)
Route Type: Domestic
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