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CUU → CJS
Which side of the plane to sit from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (Chihuahua) to Abraham González International Airport (Ciudad Juarez)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Samalayuca sand dunes and the dramatic approach into the binational Juarez-El Paso metropolitan area.
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Médanos de Samalayuca
Stunning, massive white sand dunes that create a Saharan-like landscape about 20 minutes before landing.
Highway 45 Corridor
The legendary Pan-American Highway cutting a perfectly straight line through the arid plains.
Juarez-El Paso Border
The sprawling urban grid where Mexico and the USA meet, framed by the Franklin Mountains.
Rio Grande Valley
A ribbon of green agricultural land contrasting sharply with the surrounding brown desert.
This is the 'scenic' side for the Samalayuca dunes; for the best photos, choose an afternoon flight when the low sun creates dramatic shadows on the dune crests. The dunes appear on the descent, so stay alert as the plane begins to lose altitude.
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Sierra de Majalca
Unique rhyolitic rock pillars and forest patches visible in the national park area shortly after takeoff.
Chihuahuan Highlands
Expansive vistas of the high-altitude desert plateaus and distant western mountain ranges.
Volcanic Cones
Occasional extinct volcanic plugs and craters dotting the desert floor towards the west.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. Keep your eyes peeled in the first 10 minutes for the jagged rock formations of Majalca.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 329 km (204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: CUU (28.702899932900003, -105.964996338)
Arrival: CJS (31.63610076904297, -106.4290008544922)
Route Type: Domestic
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