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TIJ → DGO
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (Durango)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Sea of Cortez islands and the most dramatic sections of the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range as you approach Durango.
Pacific Coastline
Glimpses of the Rosarito coast and the Pacific Ocean as the aircraft banks towards the southeast.
Sea of Cortez Islands
Unobstructed views of major islands like Ángel de la Guarda and Tiburón amidst turquoise waters.
Gulf of California
The stunning contrast between the deep blue sea and the arid, reddish-brown deserts of the coastline.
Copper Canyon Region
The southern fringes of the Barranca del Cobre area offer spectacular deep-valley views near the flight path.
Durango Highlands
The transition from high mountain peaks to the plateau plains that surround Durango city.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. Look for the massive islands in the Gulf about 30-40 minutes into the flight. Sitting behind the wing is recommended to fully capture the depth of the mountain canyons during the descent into DGO.
Tijuana-San Diego Border
Witness the stark urban contrast and the border wall separating the two countries immediately after takeoff.
Sierra de Juárez
Fly over the rugged northern peaks of the Baja California peninsula, often featuring snow in winter.
Altar Desert
The golden sands of the Gran Desierto de Altar are visible to the north as you cross into mainland Mexico.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Deep canyons and sharp ridges of Mexico's most extensive mountain system provide a dramatic landscape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides the best view of the US-Mexico border fence during the initial ascent from TIJ.
Distance: 1,534 km (953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: DGO (24.1242008209, -104.527999878)
Route Type: Domestic
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