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TIJ → VER
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to General Heriberto Jara International Airport (Vera Cruz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for Mexico's most iconic volcanoes and the highest peak in the country during the final descent.
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Gulf of California
Glimpses of the deep blue Sea of Cortez meeting the rugged coastline of Sonora and Sinaloa.
Popocatépetl Volcano
The massive 'Smoking Mountain' is often visible with its steam plume south of the flight path near Mexico City.
Pico de Orizaba
Mexico's highest peak, a snow-capped stratovolcano, dominates the horizon during the approach to Veracruz.
Veracruz Harbor
Panoramic views of the historic shipping port, San Juan de Ulúa fortress, and the Gulf of Mexico coastline.
Tropical Lowlands
Lush green vegetation and river deltas as the terrain transitions from mountains to the coastal plain.
The right side (usually seat F) is the premier choice for volcano spotting. Book a morning flight for the clearest visibility, as the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt often clouds over by mid-afternoon. Watch for the Pico de Orizaba approximately 20-30 minutes before landing.
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Sonoran Desert
Expansive views of the arid northern plains and ancient volcanic craters near the start of the journey.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Rugged mountain ridges and deep canyons visible as the plane crosses into the heart of Mexico.
Querétaro City
Aerial perspective of the colonial city's historic center and its famous stone aqueduct.
Central Plateau
High-altitude agricultural patterns and patchwork fields characteristic of the Bajío region.
Sit on the left (usually seat A) to avoid direct sunlight on morning departures from Tijuana. This side is ideal for capturing the golden hues of the northern desert during late afternoon flights and provides a glare-free view of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 2,550 km (1,584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: VER (19.145900726300003, -96.1873016357)
Route Type: Domestic
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