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VER → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Heriberto Jara International Airport (Vera Cruz) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, including the highest peak in Mexico, Pico de Orizaba, and the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes upon approach to the capital.
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Veracruz Coastline
Panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the coastline of Veracruz immediately after takeoff.
Pico de Orizaba
The snow-capped summit of Citlaltépetl, Mexico's highest mountain, visible as you climb into the highlands.
The Twin Volcanoes
Dramatic views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl standing guard over the Valley of Mexico during the descent.
Southern Mexico City
Dense urban views of Coyoacán and the southern residential districts as the plane turns for final approach.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic volcanic views. Book an early morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to avoid the mid-day cloud buildup that often obscures the mountain peaks. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the best angle of Pico de Orizaba.
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Port of Veracruz
A bird's-eye view of Mexico's oldest and most significant commercial maritime port.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Rugged, green mountain ridges and deep valleys as the plane traverses the eastern range.
Teotihuacán Pyramids
On specific northern arrival patterns, the ancient Sun and Moon pyramids are visible in the distance to the northeast.
Ecatepec Sprawl
The massive, colorful urban expansion of northern Mexico City as the aircraft enters the metropolitan airspace.
The right side is excellent for seeing the engineering of the Sierra Madre and the vast northern sprawl of the city. If the flight utilizes a northern approach pattern (VOR/DME), you may catch a glimpse of the Teotihuacán archeological site; look specifically for the straight line of the Avenue of the Dead.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 304 km (189 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: VER (19.145900726300003, -96.1873016357)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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