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SLP → TIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (San Luis Potosi) to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is preferred for its dramatic transition from the high-altitude Sierra Madre Occidental to the brilliant turquoise waters of the Gulf of California and the rugged Baja mountains.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Spectacular views of deep canyons and jagged peaks as the flight traverses the western backbone of Mexico.
Sea of Cortez
The striking contrast of the deep blue Gulf of California meeting the barren desert shores of Sonora and Baja.
Mexicali Valley
A vibrant green agricultural oasis of irrigation-fed fields that stands out against the surrounding arid landscape.
Sierra de Juárez
The rocky, pine-topped mountains of northern Baja California visible during the final descent phase.
For afternoon flights, the left side offers a front-row seat to the sunset over the Pacific as you approach Tijuana. Keep an eye out for the shimmering salt flats near the mouth of the Colorado River during the mid-flight segment.
Gran Desierto de Altar
Witness the massive, rolling sand dunes of one of the driest regions in North America.
International Border
The visible straight-line scar of the US-Mexico border fence stretching across the desert floor.
Colorado River Delta
The intricate, branching patterns of the river as it terminates in the northernmost part of the Gulf.
Calexico & El Centro
Clear views of the California border towns and the sprawling solar farms of the Imperial Valley.
Sit on the right side during morning flights for the best lighting on the desert floor without the sun in your eyes. This side is also best for seeing the stark urban contrast where Tijuana meets San Diego's rural borderlands.
Distance: 1,949 km (1,211 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: SLP (22.25429916380001, -100.930999756)
Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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