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CLT → SJD
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Los Cabos International Airport (San Jose Del Cabo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Baja California coastline and the stark contrast between the arid desert and the turquoise Pacific waters during the final approach.
Appalachian Foothills
Glimpse the rolling green ridges of the Uwharrie National Forest shortly after departing Charlotte.
Chihuahuan Desert
Fly over the vast, sun-baked basins and unique geological formations of the borderlands.
Baja Peninsula
Witness the dramatic scenery where rugged desert mountains collide with the crashing waves of the Pacific.
Gulf of California
Enjoy panoramic views of the narrow gulf separating the peninsula from the Mexican mainland.
Land's End
On specific landing patterns, you may catch a distant glimpse of the iconic Arch of Cabo San Lucas.
The right side is highly recommended for late afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Pacific. During the final descent, this side provides the most iconic views of the Baja landscape as the plane banks toward the runway.
Mississippi River
Witness the massive, winding silver ribbon of the Mississippi as you cross near the Louisiana-Arkansas border.
East Texas Piney Woods
See the dense green transition from the humid southeast into the vast Texas plains.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Aerial views of the jagged, high-altitude mountain peaks as the flight enters Mexican airspace.
Islands of the Gulf
Spot small, uninhabited islands dotting the Sea of Cortez during the descent into the peninsula.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. This side is ideal for viewing the expansive mountain ranges of northern Mexico and the deep blue expanse of the Sea of Cortez.
Distance: 3,084 km (1,916 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: SJD (23.15180015563965, -109.72100067138672)
Route Type: International
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