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PBC → TIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla) to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers front-row seats to Mexico's legendary volcanoes shortly after takeoff and a dramatic aerial crossing of the deep blue Sea of Cortez.
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Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Breathtaking views of the twin snow-capped volcanoes immediately after departing Puebla.
Nevado de Toluca
The massive crater and lakes of the Xinantécatl volcano are often visible as you head west.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake appears as a massive blue expanse south of Guadalajara.
Gulf of California
The striking contrast where the Sonoran desert meets the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez.
Sierra de Juárez
The rugged, pine-topped mountain ranges of northern Baja California during the final descent.
For morning flights, the left side provides excellent light for photographing the volcanoes without the sun in your eyes. During the mid-flight crossing of the Gulf, look for the uninhabited desert islands like Isla Ángel de la Guarda. In winter, the snow on the Puebla volcanoes is particularly vivid.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
The dramatic, deeply eroded canyons and high plateaus of the northern mountain spine.
Gran Desierto de Altar
The vast, golden sand dunes of the Sonoran Desert stretching toward the horizon.
Colorado River Delta
The intricate, fractal-like patterns of the river's end and agricultural fields in the Mexicali Valley.
The Border Line
A clearly visible straight line demarcating the US-Mexico border near Mexicali and Tecate.
Mexicali & Calexico
The dense urban grid of these binational sister cities split by the international boundary.
The right side is the best choice for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a unique perspective on the geopolitical landscape, as the border fence is highly visible for the final 30 minutes of the flight. Watch for the 'La Rumorosa' mountain pass, famous for its wind-swept rock formations.
Book Hotels in TijuanaDistance: 2,376 km (1,476 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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