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PHX → MZT
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (Mazatlan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez and the dramatic coastline where the Sonoran desert meets the ocean.
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Sea of Cortez
The deep azure waters of the Gulf of California contrasting sharply with the pale desert sands.
Coastal Islands
Views of Isla Tiburón and San Esteban, rugged islands that serve as vital nature preserves.
Bahía de Guaymas
A glimpse of the scenic natural harbor and the distinctively shaped 'Tetakawi' peaks near San Carlos.
Mazatlán Shoreline
The famous Malecón, golden sand beaches, and the 'Three Islands' just offshore as you descend.
El Faro Lighthouse
One of the world's highest natural lighthouses perched on Cerro del Crestón during the final approach.
On afternoon or evening flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the Pacific. Use polarized sunglasses to reduce glare on the water and better spot the turquoise shallows along the Sinaloan coast during the descent.
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Sonoran Desert Vistas
Vast expanses of arid landscapes and saguaro forests extending south from the Arizona border.
Sierra Madre Occidental
The massive, jagged mountain range that dominates the eastern horizon of the Mexican interior.
Copper Mines
Large-scale open-pit mining operations visible in northern Sonora, creating colorful terraced craters.
Hermosillo Outskirts
Aerial views of the sprawling capital city of Sonora nestled in the desert valley.
The left side is best for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the textures of the Sierra Madre canyons. Keep an eye out for the stark contrast between green agricultural valleys and the surrounding brown desert as you move south into Sinaloa.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,273 km (791 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: MZT (23.1613998413, -106.26599884)
Route Type: International
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