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TAP → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Tapachula International Airport (Tapachula) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the descent into the Valley of Mexico, alongside dramatic views of the Oaxacan mountain ranges.
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Chiapas Coastline
Breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline and the lagoons near the Guatemala border shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Traverse the rugged, deep green ridges and hidden valleys of the Oaxacan highlands.
Popocatépetl Volcano
An incredible close-up of one of Mexico's most active volcanoes, often seen venting plumes of steam and ash.
Iztaccíhuatl
The 'Sleeping Woman' volcano sits adjacent to Popo, often covered in snow and visible during the final descent.
Santa Fe District
As you enter the Valley of Mexico, see the modern glass skyscrapers of the capital's premier business district.
Book an early morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to avoid the haze and cloud cover that often obscure the volcanoes by afternoon. For the best volcano photos, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view as the plane banks left for the final approach into MEX.
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Soconusco Plains
View the lush tropical plantations and fertile agricultural lands surrounding Tapachula.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
Fly over the narrowest point of Mexico, where the wind farms of La Ventosa are often visible.
Pico de Orizaba
On clear days, Mexico's highest peak (Citlaltépetl) is visible on the distant horizon to the northeast.
Puebla City
Get a glimpse of the vast high-altitude plateau and the sprawling urban layout of Puebla.
Mexico City Urban Grid
Experience the sheer scale of the world's largest Spanish-speaking city as the plane descends into the heart of the metropolis.
The right side is ideal for seeing the vastness of the Mexican plateau and the distant Pico de Orizaba. During night flights, this side provides a mesmerizing view of the endless sea of lights that define the Mexico City metropolitan area. Keep an eye out for the Isthmus of Tehuantepec about 30 minutes into the flight.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 879 km (546 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: TAP (14.7943000793, -92.3700027466)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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