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VSA → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (Villahermosa) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled perspective of Mexico's most majestic volcanic peaks, including the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba and the legendary Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl.
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Grijalva River Basin
Watch the winding Grijalva River and the lush wetlands of Tabasco immediately after departure from VSA.
Pico de Orizaba
Get a close look at Mexico's highest peak (Citlaltépetl), a stunning 5,636m stratovolcano usually visible mid-flight.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
See the iconic 'Smoking Mountain' and the 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes as you descend into the Valley of Mexico.
Puebla & Cholula
Views of the sprawling city of Puebla and, on clear days, the silhouette of the Great Pyramid of Cholula.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights (typically 7 AM to 11 AM) to have the sun behind you, illuminating the glaciers of Pico de Orizaba. During winter months, the volcanoes are often capped with more snow, providing better contrast against the landscape. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Veracruz-Puebla border.
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Gulf of Mexico Coast
Enjoy views of the coastline and the turquoise waters near the Port of Veracruz during the initial climb.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged ridges and deep green canyons of the eastern mountain range provide a dramatic transition to the high plateau.
Mexico City Urban Sprawl
Observe the massive scale of one of the world's largest cities, including the dense neighborhoods of Ecatepec during the approach.
MEX Airport Activity
Depending on the wind and landing pattern, you may see the airport complex and grounded aircraft shortly before touchdown.
The right side is ideal if you want to see the sheer density of Mexico City's northern suburbs during the descent. For afternoon flights, the right side may experience some glare from the setting sun, so bring sunglasses. Watch for the change from tropical lowlands to the arid high plateau roughly 30 minutes into the flight.
Book Hotels in Mexico CityDistance: 678 km (421 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: VSA (17.996999740600586, -92.81739807128906)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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