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Our Recommendation
8.9

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.9
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl

Stunning distant views of these legendary snow-capped volcanoes east of Mexico City.

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Valley of Mexico

The immense urban sprawl of the Mexico City metropolitan area visible on the horizon.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

The dramatic, folder-like ridges of the mountain range running parallel to the flight path.

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Cerro de la Silla

The distinctive saddle-shaped mountain marking the city of Monterrey during the mid-flight phase.

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Rio Grande

The winding green ribbon of the Rio Grande as the aircraft crosses into Texas airspace.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Nevado de Toluca

Aerial view of the crater and its two lagoons shortly after takeoff from TLC.

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Central Plateau

Vast desert landscapes and high-altitude plains of central Mexico.

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Sierra Gorda Canyons

Rugged, deep limestone canyons and mountain peaks of the Querétaro region.

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Chihuahuan Desert

Geometric patterns of dry lake beds and arid basins in northern Coahuila.

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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.

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Route Information

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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