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TIJ → CUL
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to Bachigualato Federal International Airport (Culiacan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular vistas of the Baja California coastline, the rugged interior of the peninsula, and the stunning island chains in the Sea of Cortez.
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Baja California Coastline
Incredible views of where the desert meets the sea along the eastern edge of the peninsula.
Isla Ángel de la Guarda
A massive, uninhabited volcanic island that is a landmark feature in the middle of the Sea of Cortez.
Valle de los Cirios
A protected wilderness area featuring unique desert flora and rolling arid hills visible from altitude.
Bahía de Altata
A beautiful system of lagoons and sandbars located just west of Culiacán visible during the final approach.
The right side is the prime choice for seeing the iconic islands of the Sea of Cortez. Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the islands. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography on this side as the sun starts to dip toward the Pacific.
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Sierra de Juárez
Dramatic mountain ridges and rugged terrain visible shortly after departure from Tijuana.
Laguna Salada
A vast, white dry lake bed that provides a stark contrast to the surrounding dark desert mountains.
Gulf of California Crossing
The moment the aircraft leaves the Baja peninsula and heads across the deep blue waters toward Sinaloa.
Culiacán Agricultural Valley
Vibrant green irrigation circles and patches of farmland as the plane enters the mainland coastal plain.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while enjoying the illumination of the Sierra mountains. This side is also excellent for seeing the urban sprawl of Tijuana and the transition into the high desert during the first 15 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,266 km (787 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: CUL (24.764499664299997, -107.474998474)
Route Type: Domestic
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