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SFO → BJX
Which side of the plane to sit from San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Del Bajío International Airport (Del Bajio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic inland transition from the tech-heavy Silicon Valley through the arid Mojave and finally over the jagged Sierra Madre Occidental range into the heart of Mexico.
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Silicon Valley
Immediate views of the San Francisco Bay, Palo Alto, and the dense urban grid of the South Bay.
Sierra Nevada Range
Distant but clear views of the high peaks and national forests of the California interior.
Mojave Desert
Geometric patterns of dry lake beds and the vast, desolate beauty of the Southern California desert.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Spectacular views of one of Mexico's largest mountain ranges with deep canyons and high ridges.
Leon Cityscape
A panoramic view of the urban sprawl and the Templo Expiatorio as you descend into the Bajío region.
Sit on the left (Port side) for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is particularly impressive during the winter months when the Sierra Nevada peaks are snow-capped and the air over the desert is exceptionally clear.
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California Coastline
Views of the Monterey Bay and the rugged Big Sur coast depending on the specific flight corridor.
Channel Islands
If the route tracks west of LA, look for Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands dotting the Pacific.
Sonoran Desert
The expansive arid landscape spanning the border between Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora.
Sea of Cortez
Glimpses of the deep blue waters of the Gulf of California far to the west as you head south.
Bajío Agriculture
The colorful, productive farmlands of Guanajuato that give the region its name.
The right side (Starboard) is the choice for sunset lovers on afternoon flights, as the sun will dip below the Pacific horizon. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight segment to avoid intense glare from the high-altitude desert sun.
Book Hotels in Del BajioDistance: 2,730 km (1,696 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 38 min
Departure: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)
Arrival: BJX (20.9935, -101.481003)
Route Type: International
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