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TIJ → QRO
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (Queretaro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez and its desert islands, followed by the dramatic western slopes of the Sierra Madre and a perfect view of the Peña de Bernal monolith on arrival.
Sea of Cortez
Deep turquoise waters contrasting with the stark desert coastline of Baja and Sonora.
Isla Tiburón
Views of Mexico's largest island and its rugged, uninhabited mountainous terrain.
Sinaloa Coastline
The dramatic transition from high sierra peaks down to the Pacific coastal plains.
Peña de Bernal
One of the world's tallest monoliths, clearly visible during the final descent into Querétaro.
The right side provides the best coastal scenery. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the Peña de Bernal monolith; it is usually prominent on this side as the plane turns for its final approach into QRO.
El Pinacate Reserve
Aerial views of the massive volcanic craters and lava flows in the Sonoran Desert.
Sierra Madre Occidental
The rugged interior ridges of Mexico's most prominent mountain range.
Zacatecas Highlands
High-altitude plains and historic mining regions surrounding the city of Zacatecas.
The Bajío Region
The fertile agricultural heartland of Mexico, visible as you enter the state of Guanajuato.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out for the unique circular volcanic craters of El Pinacate shortly after crossing the US-Mexico border area.
Distance: 2,126 km (1,321 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: QRO (20.6173, -100.185997)
Route Type: Domestic
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