About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Valle Del Fuerte International (LMM) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Mochis to Mexico City. While the takeoff offers mountain views on the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and iconic scenery—the Mexico City basin and the twin volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The landing views are more visually striking and memorable for most passengers.
What can I see during takeoff from Valle Del Fuerte International in Los Mochis?
During takeoff from Valle Del Fuerte International (LMM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Los Mochis. The mountain range rises dramatically inland from the coastal plain and remains visible for the first 15–20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Occidental, Río Fuerte valley, Topolobampo Bay, coastal plain of Sinaloa.
What can I see when landing at Licenciado Benito Juarez International in Mexico City?
When landing at Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Mexico City. The aircraft approaches from the north-northwest, and left-side passengers see the Valley of Mexico, the city sprawl, and the volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl on the eastern horizon before final approach. Notable sights include: Valley of Mexico, Mexico City metropolitan area, Popocatépetl volcano, Iztaccíhuatl volcano.
How long is the flight from Los Mochis to Mexico City?
The flight from Valle Del Fuerte International (LMM) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) takes 2h 10m.
What does the Los Mochis to Mexico City flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Mexico, passing over the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills, the Durango Plateau, and the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. Notable features include the Nazas River basin, the high desert plateau of central Mexico, and approaching the Valley of Mexico, the volcanic peaks become increasingly prominent.