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LAX → HMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (Hermosillo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the transition from the California coastline to the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez, providing a more diverse color palette of blues and golds.
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Orange County Coast
Breathtaking views of Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and the luxury coastal developments of Southern California.
San Diego Bay
A clear view of the downtown skyline, North Island Naval Air Station, and the Point Loma peninsula.
Sierra de Juárez
The rugged, rocky spine of the Baja California peninsula stretching southward into Mexico.
Sea of Cortez
The striking transition where the Sonoran Desert meets the deep blue waters of the Gulf of California.
Coastal Islands
Small, uninhabited desert islands dotting the coastline as you descend toward Hermosillo.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the plane, which enhances the saturation of the ocean colors. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Southern California coastline and again 20 minutes before landing for the Gulf views.
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San Jacinto Peak
The towering 10,834-foot peak stands as a dramatic sentinel over the Palm Springs area.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering endorheic rift lake that appears as a turquoise jewel in the middle of the desert.
Imperial Valley
Intricate geometric patterns of vibrant green farmland contrasting sharply with the surrounding arid terrain.
Gran Desierto de Altar
Extensive fields of star-shaped sand dunes and volcanic craters near the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve.
On morning flights, use the window shade to block the harsh eastern sun. The best views occur mid-flight when the Salton Sea and the San Andreas Fault lines are visible. Look for the distinct border line between Calexico and Mexicali.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 881 km (547 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: HMO (29.095899581900007, -111.047996521)
Route Type: International
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