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YYC → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for this route, offering a front-row seat to the Canadian and American Rocky Mountains for the first half of the flight and a high probability of seeing the Cancun Hotel Zone upon arrival.
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Canadian Rockies
Stunning views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks south of Calgary immediately after takeoff.
Pikes Peak
The iconic Colorado summit often stands out among the southern Rocky Mountain range.
Chihuahuan Desert
The rugged, reddish terrain and canyons of West Texas and the New Mexico border.
Laguna Madre
The long coastal lagoon along the Texas and Mexican border visible before heading over the Gulf.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The world-famous '7' shaped sandbar and turquoise lagoon usually visible during the landing pattern.
This is the essential side for mountain lovers; the first two hours provide continuous alpine scenery. To see the Cancun Hotel Zone, ensure you are seated in front of or well behind the wing. For afternoon flights, be prepared to close the window shade briefly as the sun will be on this side.
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Great Plains
Vast geometric agricultural patterns stretching across Alberta, Montana, and the Dakotas.
Denver Metro
A distant view of the Colorado capital and the transition from plains to urban sprawl.
Gulf of Mexico
An expansive view of the deep blue waters during the long overwater transit from the US coast.
Isla Mujeres
A glimpse of the small island just north of Cancun as the plane begins its final descent.
Yucatán Shelf
The dramatic color shift from deep sapphire to bright turquoise as you reach the Mexican coast.
The left side is ideal for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. It offers a more tranquil view of the Caribbean's turquoise transitions during the final 15 minutes of flight. Seasonal tip: in winter, the low sun angle makes the left side much more comfortable for photography.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 4,091 km (2,542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 49 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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