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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
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San José Coastline

Aerial views of the white-sand beaches and luxury resorts along the Baja coastline immediately after takeoff.

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Isla Cerralvo

The easternmost island in the Sea of Cortez, known for its deep blue surrounding waters and rugged terrain.

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Mazatlán Cityscape

Panoramic views of the 'Pearl of the Pacific' as the flight makes landfall on the Mexican mainland.

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Sierra Madre Occidental

Endless ridges and deep canyons of Mexico's most significant mountain range during the mid-flight cruise.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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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.

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Riviera Nayarit

Views of the lush, tropical coastline near Puerto Vallarta and the Sayulita region as you cross the coast.

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Lake Chapala

Mexico's largest freshwater lake is often visible to the south during the transition over the state of Jalisco.

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Nevado de Toluca

A spectacular view of the extinct volcano's crater and its two lagoons during the final approach into TLC.

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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.

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Route Information

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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