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DGO → TIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (Durango) to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental canyons followed by the striking contrast of the Sea of Cortez and the Baja California coastline.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Deep canyons and jagged peaks of the 'Quebrada' region as you depart Durango.
Sea of Cortez
The deep blue waters of the Gulf of California appearing mid-flight.
Isla Tiburón
Mexico's largest island visible off the coast of Sonora.
Baja Peninsula Coast
The dramatic meeting point of the desert mountains and the Gulf waters.
Tijuana Cityscape
A close-up view of the dense urban hills and valleys during the final descent.
Book an afternoon flight to see the sun glistening off the Sea of Cortez. On the final approach into TIJ, look for the 'Minarete' landmark and the dense neighborhoods of eastern Tijuana. If it is a clear day, you may see the Pacific Ocean in the distance just before landing.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of arid land and volcanic craters in northern Sonora.
Gran Desierto de Altar
Stunning patterns of sand dunes near the northern edge of the Gulf.
Cerro Prieto
One of the world's largest geothermal power plants near Mexicali, often showing steam plumes.
International Border
The clearly visible boundary line separating Mexicali/Tijuana from the United States.
La Rumorosa
Strange rock formations and wind turbines on the descent through the Peninsular Ranges.
Sit on the right for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. This side is superior for observing the stark geographical divide of the US-Mexico border wall and the impressive sand dunes of the Altar Desert. Keep an eye out for the white salt flats of the Laguna Salada near Mexicali.
Distance: 1,534 km (953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: DGO (24.1242008209, -104.527999878)
Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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