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The ancient Mesoamerican city north of Mexico City, with the massive Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. The Avenue of the Dead and its pyramids are visible on flights approaching Mexico City.
72Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
🏛️ MonumentType
Routes that pass it72
CDG → MEX
Both Sides
JFK → MEX
Both Sides
LBG → MEX
Both Sides
MEX → CDG
Both Sides
MEX → JFK
Both Sides
MEX → LBG
Both Sides
ATL → MEX
Both Sides
BOS → MEX
Both Sides
BRS → MEX
Both Sides
BWI → MEX
Both Sides
CLT → MEX
Both Sides
EWR → MEX
Both Sides
IAD → MEX
Both Sides
LHR → MEX
Both Sides
MEX → ATL
Both Sides
MEX → BOS
Both Sides
MEX → BRS
Both Sides
MEX → BWI
Both Sides
MEX → CLT
Both Sides
MEX → EWR
Both Sides
MEX → IAD
Both Sides
MEX → LHR
Both Sides
MEX → MUC
Both Sides
MEX → PDK
Both Sides
MUC → MEX
Both Sides
PDK → MEX
Both Sides
CAE → MEX
Both Sides
CHC → CHS
Both Sides
CHS → CHC
Both Sides
FCO → MEX
Both Sides
FRA → MEX
Both Sides
IST → MEX
Both Sides
MEX → CAE
Both Sides
MEX → FCO
Both Sides
MEX → FRA
Both Sides
MEX → IST
Both Sides
MEX → SAW
Both Sides
SAW → MEX
Both Sides
AMS → MEX
Left
MEX → AMS
Right
BCN → MEX
Right
MEX → BCN
Left
MEX → YUL
Right
YUL → MEX
Left
CPH → MEX
Left
MAD → MEX
Right
MEX → CPH
Right
MEX → MAD
Left
MEX → YKZ
Right
MEX → YTZ
Right
MEX → YYZ
Right
MEX → ZIH
Right
NLU → TQO
Right
TQO → NLU
Left
YKZ → MEX
Left
YTZ → MEX
Left
YYZ → MEX
Left
ZIH → MEX
Left
DTW → MEX
Left
MEX → DTW
Right
MCO → MEX
Right
MEX → MCO
Left
MEX → TPA
Left
TPA → MEX
Right
MEX → ORD
Right
MEX → PER
Right
ORD → MEX
Left
PER → MEX
Left
HOU → MEX
Left
MEX → HOU
Right
IAH → MEX
Left
MEX → IAH
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Teotihuacan from a plane?
Yes — 72 flight routes pass within 15 km of Teotihuacan. The closest routes include Paris to Mexico City, New York to Mexico City, Paris to Mexico City. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Teotihuacan?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Teotihuacan: on a Paris to Mexico City flight, visible from both sides; on a New York to Mexico City flight, visible from both sides; on a Paris to Mexico City flight, visible from both sides.