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TRC → CUU
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco Sarabia International Airport (Torreon) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (Chihuahua)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the rugged transition between the Laguna region and the high desert, featuring the silhouette of the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills and better urban views upon arrival in Chihuahua.
Laguna Metro Area
Bird's eye view of the interconnected cities of Torreón, Gómez Palacio, and Lerdo immediately after takeoff.
Sierra de Mapimí
Rugged desert peaks and canyon formations that define the border between Coahuila and Durango.
Sierra Madre Foothills
Distanced views of the western mountain range's jagged silhouettes on the distant horizon.
Chihuahua Urban Sprawl
Detailed views of the city's southern residential districts and growing industrial parks during the final approach.
Choose this side for morning departures to have the sun at your back, revealing deep textures in the mountains. This side is particularly scenic during the descent into CUU, as the aircraft often banks to align with the runway, offering a panoramic view of the capital's expansion into the hills.
Bolsón de Mapimí
The vast heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, showing the immense scale of Mexico's largest desert ecosystem.
Salina del Macho
Shimmering white salt flats and dry lake beds that create a stark contrast against the beige desert floor.
Mexican Altiplano
Uninterrupted vistas of the high-altitude central plateau and isolated ranching outposts.
Desert Craters
Occasional sightings of extinct volcanic cones and basaltic outcrops scattered across the flat terrain.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to watch the long shadows stretch across the desert floor. During high-noon flights, keep an eye out for the highly reflective salt basins which are a unique geographic feature of this specific route's eastern corridor.
Distance: 431 km (268 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: TRC (25.568300247199996, -103.411003113)
Arrival: CUU (28.702899932900003, -105.964996338)
Route Type: Domestic
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