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ZLO → TIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Playa De Oro International Airport (Manzanillo) to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic contrast between the Mexican mainland's mountains, the islands of the Gulf of California, and the rugged peaks of the northern Baja peninsula.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic views of the massive mountain range running parallel to the mainland coast shortly after takeoff.
Bahía de Banderas
Aerial perspective of the Puerto Vallarta coastline and the lush jungle mountains meeting the sea.
Sea of Cortez
Stunning turquoise waters and the stark, desert-island landscapes of Isla Tiburón and Isla Ángel de la Guarda.
Picacho del Diablo
The highest peak in the Baja California peninsula, often capped with snow during winter months.
The Great Altar Desert
View of the vast, golden sand dunes of the Sonoran Desert near the northern end of the Gulf of California.
Sit here for morning flights to see the sunlight illuminate the mainland and the Gulf's islands. Watch for the dramatic 'V' shape of the Baja peninsula as you cross from the mainland toward the destination. This side provides the best view of the rugged La Rumorosa mountains during the descent.
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Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean for the majority of the flight duration.
Baja Coastal Lagoons
Views of the Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio lagoons, world-renowned as gray whale calving grounds.
Rosarito Coastline
The scenic cliffs and beaches of the Pacific coast as the aircraft begins its final descent into Tijuana.
Ensenada Harbor
If the flight path hugs the coast, the bustling port and bay of Ensenada are clearly visible.
Choose this side if flying during the afternoon to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It is also the best side for spotting the iconic 'Wall' extending into the ocean at the border during the final approach to TIJ.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,936 km (1,203 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: ZLO (19.1448001862, -104.558998108)
Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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