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TLC → SAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (Toluca) to San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of Mexico's iconic volcanoes and the dramatic, jagged ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Stunning distant views of these legendary snow-capped volcanoes east of Mexico City.
Valley of Mexico
The immense urban sprawl of the Mexico City metropolitan area visible on the horizon.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The dramatic, folder-like ridges of the mountain range running parallel to the flight path.
Cerro de la Silla
The distinctive saddle-shaped mountain marking the city of Monterrey during the mid-flight phase.
Rio Grande
The winding green ribbon of the Rio Grande as the aircraft crosses into Texas airspace.
San Antonio Skyline
Views of the Tower of the Americas and downtown San Antonio during the final approach descent.
Book the right side for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the Sierra Madre ridges. Keep your eyes peeled 10-15 minutes after takeoff to spot the volcanic plumes of Popocatépetl if the weather is clear.
Nevado de Toluca
Aerial view of the crater and its two lagoons shortly after takeoff from TLC.
Central Plateau
Vast desert landscapes and high-altitude plains of central Mexico.
Sierra Gorda Canyons
Rugged, deep limestone canyons and mountain peaks of the Querétaro region.
Chihuahuan Desert
Geometric patterns of dry lake beds and arid basins in northern Coahuila.
Amistad Reservoir
The sparkling blue waters of the international reservoir crossing the US-Mexico border.
Sit forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Nevado de Toluca crater within the first 5 minutes of flight. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic long shadows over the desert basins of Coahuila.
Distance: 1,139 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)
Arrival: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Route Type: International
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