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Our Recommendation
9.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to Mexico's most iconic volcanoes and high-altitude geography, including the spectacular Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and Lake Chapala.

Left Side Highlights
9.2
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Grijalva River Delta

Aerial views of the winding river systems and wetlands surrounding Villahermosa immediately after takeoff.

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Pico de Orizaba

The highest peak in Mexico (Citlaltépetl) is visible as a massive snow-capped cone to the south.

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Popo & Izta Volcanoes

Dramatic views of the active Popocatépetl and the dormant Iztaccíhuatl as the flight passes south of Mexico City.

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Southern CDMX

Distal views of the sprawling Mexico City metropolitan area against the backdrop of the southern mountains.

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Lake Chapala

Mexico's largest freshwater lake comes into full view during the descent into the Guadalajara valley.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the best lighting on the volcanoes. Popocatépetl is often venting steam, which is best seen early before the afternoon haze builds up over the Central Plateau.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Vast views of the shoreline stretching toward Veracruz shortly after departing the Tabasco lowlands.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

The rugged northern ridges of the mountain range providing sharp contrast to the coastal plains.

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The Bajío Cities

Clear views of Querétaro and León's urban sprawl and industrial corridors during the mid-flight phase.

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Agave Landscapes

The red-soil highlands of Jalisco and the beginnings of the tequila-producing agave fields on final approach.

The right side is ideal for night flights as you will pass over several major urban centers like Querétaro and León, which offer beautiful light displays. During the day, it provides better views of the expansive Mexican plateau and the diverse agricultural landscape of the Bajío region.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,136 km (706 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: VSA (17.996999740600586, -92.81739807128906)

Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)

Route Type: Domestic

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