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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Pacific coastline, the deep blue crossing of the Gulf of California, and the dramatic mountain-meets-desert landscapes of the Baja Peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Oaxacan Riviera

Aerial views of the pristine beaches and rocky coves of Huatulco and Puerto Escondido shortly after takeoff.

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Acapulco Bay

The iconic deep-blue bay surrounded by the urban sprawl and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains.

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Sea of Cortez

A magnificent crossing over the Gulf of California, where turquoise waters meet the deep ocean blue.

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Baja California Peninsula

The stark, rugged contrast of the Sierra de la Giganta and the desert plains against the Pacific Ocean.

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Ensenada Coastline

The port city of Ensenada and the dramatic cliffs of the Pacific coast as you approach the border.

For morning flights, the left side is ideal as the sun is behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes. During winter months (December to March), keep a sharp eye on the water when crossing the Gulf of California; you might spot the white mist of whale spouts from high altitude.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Sierra Madre del Sur

Vast stretches of dense, green mountain ridges that dominate the landscape of Southern Mexico.

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Central Volcanic Belt

On clear days, distant views of snow-capped volcanic peaks like Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl can be seen to the north.

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Sonoran Desert

The intricate patterns of the Altar Desert and the volcanic craters of the Pinacate Peaks near the US-Mexico border.

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Colorado River Delta

The silver, vein-like patterns where the remains of the Colorado River meet the northern tip of the Gulf.

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La Rumorosa

The incredibly rugged, boulder-strewn mountains east of Tijuana that provide a dramatic final descent.

Choose the right side for late afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Pacific. This side provides a better view of the agricultural patterns of the Mexicali Valley and the fascinating geometric grids of the Sonoran border regions during the final hour of flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,991 km (1,859 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min

Departure: TGZ (16.5636005402, -93.0224990845)

Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)

Route Type: Domestic

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