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Our Recommendation
8.2

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Sierra Madre Occidental

Spectacular views of deep canyons and jagged peaks as the flight traverses the western backbone of Mexico.

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Sea of Cortez

The striking contrast of the deep blue Gulf of California meeting the barren desert shores of Sonora and Baja.

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Mexicali Valley

A vibrant green agricultural oasis of irrigation-fed fields that stands out against the surrounding arid landscape.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Gran Desierto de Altar

Witness the massive, rolling sand dunes of one of the driest regions in North America.

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International Border

The visible straight-line scar of the US-Mexico border fence stretching across the desert floor.

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Colorado River Delta

The intricate, branching patterns of the river as it terminates in the northernmost part of the Gulf.

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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.

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Route Information

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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