At Licenciado Benito Juarez International in Mexico City: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mexico City urban grid and high-rises, Lake Texcoco remnants, Sierra Nevada volcanic peaks (Popocatépetl ~17,800 ft, Iztaccíhuatl ~17,260 ft) on southeastern horizon, Valley of Mexico rim escarpment.

When taking off from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Left side for the best views. MEX's primary runways (05L/23R and 05R/23L) typically depart eastbound or westbound depending on wind. For eastbound departures (most common), the left side offers views of Mexico City's urban sprawl, the surrounding valley rim, and on clear days, the snow-capped volcanic peaks (Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl) rising dramatically to the southeast. Westbound departures show less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Mexico City urban grid and high-rises, Lake Texcoco remnants, Sierra Nevada volcanic peaks (Popocatépetl ~17,800 ft, Iztaccíhuatl ~17,260 ft) on southeastern horizon, Valley of Mexico rim escarpment.

When landing at Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Left side for the best views. MEX's primary runways (05L/23R and 05R/23L) are oriented northeast-southwest. On approach from the north or east (most common), the left side offers views of Mexico City's urban sprawl, the Sierra de Guadalupe mountains to the northeast, and Texcoco Lake remnants. The right side faces industrial zones and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Mexico City urban grid and high-rises, Sierra de Guadalupe mountains (northeast horizon), Lake Texcoco dried lakebed (whitish patches east of city), Chapultepec Park and Paseo de la Reforma corridor.

The best window seat at Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Mexico City (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.