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ZCL → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (Zacatecas) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Central Mexican Plateau, the right side provides a superior perspective of the urban density of Mexico City and the iconic landmarks of the capital during the standard approach into MEX.
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Zacatecas Historic Center
Shortly after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the pink stone colonial architecture and the Cerro de la Bufa.
Sierra Madre Range
The rugged western edges of the plateau provide dramatic terrain transitions throughout the flight.
Santa Fe Skyscrapers
The ultra-modern business district of Mexico City with its unique architectural designs.
Chapultepec Park
The massive urban forest and the historic castle are often visible during the final banking turns.
Paseo de la Reforma
A top-down view of Mexico City's most famous boulevard and its iconic monuments.
The right side is ideal for urban photography. As the plane enters the Valley of Mexico, it typically makes a series of turns that offer a panoramic view of the city's sprawl. For evening flights, this side captures the sunset over the western mountains and the sparkling lights of the megalopolis. Look for the pyramids of Teotihuacán if the approach path comes from the northeast.
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Central Highlands
The high-altitude semi-arid landscape of the Mexican plateau stretching toward San Luis Potosí.
Querétaro Outskirts
Aerial views of one of Mexico's fastest-growing industrial and colonial hubs.
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
On clear days during descent, the massive snow-capped volcanic peaks dominate the eastern horizon.
Nabor Carrillo Lake
The remnants of Lake Texcoco and the environmental restoration projects near the airport.
Sit on the left if you want the best chance to see the twin volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. This is best during morning flights when the air is clearest and the sun illuminates the peaks from the east. Keep your camera ready as you cross the northern rim of the Valley of Mexico.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 537 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: ZCL (22.8971004486, -102.68699646)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: Domestic
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