Mexico City to Oaxaca flight pathMEXOAX

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Flight time55m
Distance228
Heading137° → 138°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side captures the dramatic Popocatépetl-Iztaccíhuatl volcanic pair during climb and the mountain-ringed Oaxaca valley on descent, giving this short flight far more terrain drama than the left side's plainer views.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Mexico City to Oaxaca is 228 miles (367 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.

Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, the Sierra Madre del Sur range, and the Oaxaca valley basin

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Mexico City (right side) — Popocatépetl volcano, Iztaccíhuatl volcano, southern Mexico City suburbs, Valley of Mexico basin

Takeoff from MEX

RIGHT

Departing MEX to the southeast, the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes rise directly along the flight path and are best seen out the right side as the aircraft climbs past the Valley of Mexico's southern rim.

Popocatépetl volcanoIztaccíhuatl volcanosouthern Mexico City suburbsValley of Mexico basin
MEX Licenciado Benito Juarez InternationalHub for Aeromexico, Volaris, Delta Air Lines

Landing at OAX

RIGHT

On the descent into Oaxaca's valley-locked airport, the right side offers views of the Sierra Madre del Sur ridgelines wrapping around the city as the plane banks for final approach, with the Oaxaca valley floor and its patchwork of fields spreading out below.

Sierra Madre del Sur foothillsOaxaca valley floorOaxaca city outskirtsterraced agricultural fields
OAX Xoxocotlan InternationalOaxaca, Mexico

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Xoxocotlan International (OAX)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mexico City to Oaxaca. The right side captures the dramatic Popocatépetl-Iztaccíhuatl volcanic pair during climb and the mountain-ringed Oaxaca valley on descent, giving this short flight far more terrain drama than the left side's plainer views.

What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International in Mexico City?

During takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MEX to the southeast, the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes rise directly along the flight path and are best seen out the right side as the aircraft climbs past the Valley of Mexico's southern rim. Notable sights include: Popocatépetl volcano, Iztaccíhuatl volcano, southern Mexico City suburbs, Valley of Mexico basin.

What can I see when landing at Xoxocotlan International in Oaxaca?

When landing at Xoxocotlan International (OAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Oaxaca's valley-locked airport, the right side offers views of the Sierra Madre del Sur ridgelines wrapping around the city as the plane banks for final approach, with the Oaxaca valley floor and its patchwork of fields spreading out below. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre del Sur foothills, Oaxaca valley floor, Oaxaca city outskirts, terraced agricultural fields.

How long is the flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca?

The flight from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Xoxocotlan International (OAX) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 228 miles (367 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Mexico City to Oaxaca flight path pass over?

Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, the Sierra Madre del Sur range, and the Oaxaca valley basin