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MEX → TIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the transition from central volcanoes to the stunning Gulf of California and the Pacific approach.
Mexico City Skyline
Breathtaking aerial views of the Paseo de la Reforma skyscrapers and Chapultepec Park shortly after takeoff.
Nevado de Toluca
A glimpse of the massive extinct volcano with its twin crater lakes visible to the south of the flight path.
Sea of Cortez
Deep turquoise waters contrasting sharply with the white sands and arid terrain of the Sonora coastline.
Playas de Tijuana
The final descent offers a view of where the city meets the Pacific Ocean and the start of the border fence.
Baja Peninsula
Rugged mountainous terrain and isolated beaches of the northern Baja California territory.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific. During the final approach, this side offers the iconic view of the Bullring by the Sea and the coastline before the plane turns to land at TIJ.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Extensive views of the rugged, high-altitude mountain range with deep canyons and jagged peaks.
Sonoran Desert
Intricate patterns of red earth, salt flats, and sand dunes stretching toward the northern horizon.
Colorado River Delta
The complex, vein-like network of the river delta as it empties into the northernmost part of the Gulf.
The International Border
A clearly defined line stretching across the desert, separating Mexicali and Calexico near the descent phase.
Mexicali Valley
Bright green agricultural grids that stand out in stark contrast to the surrounding parched desert.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is superior for observing the stark geographical and urban divide along the US-Mexico border during the arrival into Tijuana.
Distance: 2,301 km (1,430 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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