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YUL → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal geography along the US Eastern Seaboard and a high-probability view of the iconic Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes during the descent into the Valley of Mexico.
East Coast Megalopolis
Aerial views of the urban corridor stretching from New York City down to Washington D.C.
Chesapeake Bay
The intricate shoreline and massive bridge-tunnel systems of the Maryland and Virginia coast.
Outer Banks
The distinct, thin ribbon of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina.
Gulf of Mexico
Deep blue waters and occasional views of offshore oil platforms during the transit south.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Breathtaking views of the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes near Mexico City.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. The highlight of the trip is the approach into MEX; keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes before landing to capture the volcanoes, which usually appear on the left depending on the wind direction and landing pattern (Runway 05L/R).
Appalachian Mountains
The rolling, forested ridges of the ancient mountain chain stretching through the Eastern US.
Southeast Hubs
Potential views of major inland cities such as Charlotte or Atlanta depending on the specific corridor.
Mississippi Delta
The vast, winding network of waterways where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Rugged, high-altitude mountain terrain as the flight enters Mexican airspace.
Mexico City Basin
The massive, dense urban sprawl of the world's largest Spanish-speaking city surrounded by mountains.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Sierra Madre mountains. This side also provides a wider perspective of the sheer scale of the Mexico City metropolitan area as the plane maneuvers through the high-altitude basin for landing.
Distance: 3,713 km (2,307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 22 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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