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UIO → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views, the right side provides a superior perspective of the inland volcanic peaks of Nicaragua and the iconic snow-capped volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl during the approach into Mexico City.
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Northern Andean Peaks
Glimpses of snow-capped peaks like Cayambe as the plane climbs out of the inter-Andean valley.
Panama Canal
A bird's-eye view of the Isthmus of Panama and the ships waiting to transit between the two oceans.
Lake Nicaragua
The massive expanse of the lake featuring the twin volcanic peaks of Ometepe Island.
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
The legendary 'Smoking Mountain' and 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes serving as a gateway to Mexico City.
Mexico City Urban Sprawl
The jaw-dropping scale of the world's most populous metropolitan areas during the final descent.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is essential for seeing the volcanoes near Mexico City, which are most visible during the dry season (November to April) when the air is clearer. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes before landing.
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Pichincha Volcano
Dramatic views of the active stratovolcano looming over Quito immediately after takeoff from UIO.
Pacific Coastline
Continuous panoramic views of the turquoise Pacific waters and the rugged coastline of Colombia and Panama.
Guatemalan Volcanic Arc
A spectacular line of active volcanoes, including Fuego and Acatenango, visible as you traverse Central America.
Gulf of Tehuantepec
The deep blue curve of Mexico's southern coast where the continent narrows significantly.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean. During the descent into MEX, you may get a wide-angle view of the Santa Fe business district and the western mountains of the Valley of Mexico.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 3,136 km (1,949 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 41 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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