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SLP β†’ MFE

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the rugged Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range and the dramatic transition from the high Mexican Altiplano down into the Rio Grande Valley.

Left Side Highlights
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Sierra Madre Oriental

Stunning views of the jagged limestone ridges and deep canyons that define this massive mountain system.

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Altiplano Landscapes

The high-altitude desert plateaus of San Luis PotosΓ­, featuring unique arid vegetation and geological formations.

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Cuesta de los Arrepentidos

Dramatic mountain passes and steep slopes as the flight heads north toward the Coahuila border.

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Rio Grande Curve

The winding river marking the international border becomes visible during the final descent into McAllen.

For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight to see the sun illuminate the western faces of the Sierra Madre. The descent offers a rapid change in altitude that highlights the sharp contrast between the mountain peaks and the valley floor.

Right Side Highlights
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Ciudad Victoria

The capital of Tamaulipas is often visible nestled at the base of the mountains to the east.

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Presa Vicente Guerrero

One of Mexico's largest reservoirs, appearing as a massive blue expanse amidst the green plains.

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Tamaulipas Plains

The landscape shifts from mountains to vast coastal agricultural plains as you head toward the border.

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Rio Grande Valley Farming

A dense grid of citrus groves and agricultural fields typical of the fertile South Texas border region.

Morning flights are ideal for the right side to catch the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico horizon. Keep an eye out for Falcon Lake in the distance, a major landmark for pilots navigating into the McAllen-Miller airspace.

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Route Information

Distance: 514 km (319 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: SLP (22.25429916380001, -100.930999756)

Arrival: MFE (26.17580032, -98.23860168)

Route Type: International

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