Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Sierra Madre Occidental during takeoff provides the most visually striking segment of this short flight. While the landing approach offers interesting plateau views, the mountain range departure is more memorable and geographically distinctive.
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Flight Path
Puerto Vallarta to Del Bajio is 245 miles (394 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills and transitions into the high-altitude Bajío plateau. Notable features include the mountain valleys and ridgelines of the western Sierra Madre, the gradual elevation gain from coastal plain (sea level) to plateau (approximately 6,000-7,000 feet), and the agricultural landscape of central Mexico's primary farming region.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVR
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs eastward from Puerto Vallarta. The mountain range rises dramatically inland from the coastal plain, providing striking relief and texture during the initial climb phase.
Landing at BJX
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Bajío plateau and the approach to Guanajuato's high-altitude basin. During descent from the west, the left wing reveals the transition from lower elevations to the elevated terrain surrounding the airport, including visible agricultural patterns and the distinctive geography of the Bajío region.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to De Guanajuato International (BJX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Del Bajio. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Sierra Madre Occidental during takeoff provides the most visually striking segment of this short flight. While the landing approach offers interesting plateau views, the mountain range departure is more memorable and geographically distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?
During takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs eastward from Puerto Vallarta. The mountain range rises dramatically inland from the coastal plain, providing striking relief and texture during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Occidental, Banderas Bay coastline, Pacific Ocean, coastal plain and agricultural valleys.
What can I see when landing at De Guanajuato International in Del Bajio?
When landing at De Guanajuato International (BJX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Bajío plateau and the approach to Guanajuato's high-altitude basin. During descent from the west, the left wing reveals the transition from lower elevations to the elevated terrain surrounding the airport, including visible agricultural patterns and the distinctive geography of the Bajío region. Notable sights include: Bajío plateau, agricultural valleys and fields, approach to Guanajuato basin, distant Sierra Madre Oriental foothills.
How long is the flight from Puerto Vallarta to Del Bajio?
The flight from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to De Guanajuato International (BJX) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 245 miles (394 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Puerto Vallarta to Del Bajio flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills and transitions into the high-altitude Bajío plateau. Notable features include the mountain valleys and ridgelines of the western Sierra Madre, the gradual elevation gain from coastal plain (sea level) to plateau (approximately 6,000-7,000 feet), and the agricultural landscape of central Mexico's primary farming region.