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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is the clear winner for the approach into Cancun, offering breathtaking views of the Caribbean coastline, Isla Mujeres, and the famous '7-shaped' Hotel Zone.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Edmonton Skyline

Aerial view of the North Saskatchewan River valley and downtown Edmonton shortly after takeoff.

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Missouri River

The winding curves of the Missouri River as the flight crosses the US border into Montana and North Dakota.

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Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Panoramic views of the coastline where the southern US meets the deep blue of the Gulf.

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Isla Mujeres

Crystal clear turquoise waters surrounding the island just off the coast of Cancun during the descent.

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Cancun Hotel Zone

The iconic narrow strip of white sand and luxury resorts separating the Nichupté Lagoon from the Caribbean.

Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the eastern horizon. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the aircraft usually banks in a way that provides the most dramatic views of the reef systems and turquoise shorelines on this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Rocky Mountain Foothills

Distant views of the Canadian Rockies to the west during the initial climb out of Alberta.

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Great Plains Grid

The mesmerizing geometric patchwork of agriculture across the American Midwest and Texas.

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Texas Panhandle

Dramatic landscape changes as the terrain transitions into the arid regions of the South.

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Yucatan Jungle

A vast, unbroken canopy of deep green tropical forest stretching to the horizon as you cross onto the peninsula.

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Cozumel Island

Often visible in the distance to the south depending on the specific flight path into CUN.

The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the western plains. It is also better for viewing the dense, mysterious jungle interior of the Yucatan Peninsula just before landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,246 km (2,638 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs

Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)

Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)

Route Type: International

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