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HMO → CUL
Which side of the plane to sit from General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (Hermosillo) to Bachigualato Federal International Airport (Culiacan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Gulf of California coastline, including dramatic bays, coastal lagoons, and the transition from the Sonoran Desert to the Pacific shore.
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Gulf of California
The deep azure waters of the Sea of Cortez are visible shortly after departure from Hermosillo.
Guaymas and San Carlos
Dramatic coastal scenery where the mountains meet the sea, including the Tetakawi peaks.
Coastal Lagoons
Intricate patterns of wetlands and sandbars near the Topolobampo area and the mouth of the Fuerte River.
Sinaloan Coastline
Long stretches of pristine, undeveloped beaches and coastal marshes as you approach Culiacán.
Port of Topolobampo
A view of the deep-water industrial port and the beautiful surrounding bay near Los Mochis.
The right side is superior for morning flights as the sun rises over the mountains to the east, perfectly lighting the coastline and water features. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'Bahía de Ohuira' near Los Mochis. This side is particularly scenic during the winter months when the atmosphere is clearest, offering views far out across the Gulf.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Witness the rugged, undulating peaks of the massive mountain range that defines the eastern horizon for most of the flight.
Presa Álvaro Obregón
A massive blue reservoir, also known as Oviáchic, nestled in the foothills north of Ciudad Obregón.
Yaqui Valley Agriculture
Vast, geometric green and golden patchwork of some of Mexico's most productive agricultural land.
Ciudad Obregón
Clear aerial view of the urban grid of Sonora's second-largest city during the mid-flight segment.
Sonoran Foothills
Observe the unique desert landscape as it begins to climb into more mountainous, forested terrain.
Sit on the left during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun while illuminating the Sierra Madre peaks in warm light. This side is also better for seeing the sprawling irrigation networks that feed the region's farms. Watch for the Presa Huites further south if the flight path tracks slightly more inland.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 598 km (372 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: HMO (29.095899581900007, -111.047996521)
Arrival: CUL (24.764499664299997, -107.474998474)
Route Type: Domestic
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