The approach offers a scenic overview of the vast desert plains and the stark contrast of the urban zones against the mountain backdrop.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Mexico City skyline and the towering volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl during the initial ascent, followed by a clear view of the transition into the Chihuahuan Desert.
The left side offers superior views of the iconic Cancun Hotel Zone and Nichupté Lagoon during departure, as well as a more dramatic perspective of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain ridges as the plane moves inland toward Torreon.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the rugged foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental and the dramatic transitions between the lush highlands of Jalisco and the arid landscapes of Zacatecas and Durango.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition between the high plateau and the eastern foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental, including the massive Boquilla Dam reservoir.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Sierra Madre Oriental mountain ranges and the iconic approach over the desert landscape of the Comarca Lagunera, including the famous Cerro de las Noas landmark.
While both sides offer expansive desert views, the right side is generally superior for its perspective of the Fort Worth skyline on departure and the iconic hilltop landmarks of Torreon during the final approach.