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YULMEX

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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East Coast Megalopolis

Aerial views of the urban corridor stretching from New York City down to Washington D.C.

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Chesapeake Bay

The intricate shoreline and massive bridge-tunnel systems of the Maryland and Virginia coast.

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Outer Banks

The distinct, thin ribbon of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina.

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Gulf of Mexico

Deep blue waters and occasional views of offshore oil platforms during the transit south.

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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).

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Appalachian Mountains

The rolling, forested ridges of the ancient mountain chain stretching through the Eastern US.

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Southeast Hubs

Potential views of major inland cities such as Charlotte or Atlanta depending on the specific corridor.

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Mississippi Delta

The vast, winding network of waterways where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

Rugged, high-altitude mountain terrain as the flight enters Mexican airspace.

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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.

Top Activities in Mexico City
Route Information

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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