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DEN → SJD
Which side of the plane to sit from Denver International Airport (Denver) to Los Cabos International Airport (San Jose Del Cabo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains immediately after departure, followed by the dramatic terrain of the Sonoran Desert and the stunning Pacific coastline of the Baja Peninsula during the descent.
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Front Range & Pikes Peak
Spectacular views of Colorado's highest peaks and the landmark Pikes Peak shortly after takeoff.
Sonoran Desert
Dramatic vistas of the arid landscapes across Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora.
Baja Pacific Coast
The rugged meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the desert cliffs of the Baja California peninsula.
Sierra de la Laguna
The lush, high-altitude mountain range that forms the backbone of the southern Baja tip.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun is to the west, illuminating the Baja coast. Look out for 'El Arco' at Land's End if the pilot takes a western approach path into SJD.
Book Hotels in San Jose Del CaboSangre de Cristo Range
The southern-most subrange of the Rockies, providing jagged peaks along the Colorado and New Mexico border.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast stretches of high-altitude desert and plateaus throughout the Mexican interior.
Sea of Cortez
Glimmering turquoise waters of the Gulf of California as the aircraft nears the tip of Baja.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. As you approach SJD, the left side often gets a better view of the inner Gulf coast and the urban layout of San Jose del Cabo before landing.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,918 km (1,192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Arrival: SJD (23.15180015563965, -109.72100067138672)
Route Type: International
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