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TIJ → PBC
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Gulf of California coastline and the most iconic close-up views of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes during the final approach.
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Sea of Cortez
The deep turquoise waters meeting the dramatic desert cliffs of Sonora.
Tiburón Island
Mexico's largest island appearing as a jagged silhouette in the Gulf.
Popocatépetl
The famous active volcano, often seen venting steam or ash clouds.
Iztaccíhuatl
The snow-capped 'Sleeping Woman' mountain, neighbor to Popocatépetl.
Mexico City Basin
The distant, massive urban sprawl of the capital city framed by mountains.
Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanoes. The best views occur 20 minutes before landing. Morning flights provide the clearest views of the volcanoes before afternoon haze or clouds typically build up around the peaks.
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Altar Desert Dunes
Stunning golden sand patterns and salt flats near the northern Gulf region.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Deep canyons and rugged pine-covered ridges of Mexico's primary western range.
León and the Bajío
The sprawling industrial heartland and fertile valleys of central Mexico.
La Malinche Volcano
Puebla's namesake dormant volcano visible as you descend into the valley.
Look for the stark transition from the arid Sonoran landscape into the lush green mountains of the Sierra Madre. This side is best for seeing the vast interior plateaus and the massive La Malinche volcano as you bank for landing in Puebla.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 2,376 km (1,476 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Route Type: Domestic
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