Puerto Escondido to Mexicali is 1,622 miles (2,610 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The takeoff views of Puerto Escondido's Pacific coast and Sierra Madre del Sur are more visually dramatic and distinctive than the landing approach. While the Colorado River delta is interesting, the coastal mountains at departure offer superior scenic value.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses inland over Oaxaca and Guerrero states, passing over the Sierra Madre del Sur's interior ridges and valleys. The terrain transitions from coastal mountains to the high interior plateau of central Mexico, with the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt visible in the distance. As the aircraft moves north, the landscape becomes progressively drier, transitioning from tropical forest to semi-arid scrubland. The Balsas River basin and various smaller mountain ranges are visible along the route. In the final approach phase, the terrain flattens dramatically as the aircraft descends toward the Sonoran Desert and the Colorado River delta region.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PXM
LEFTLeft side offers immediate views of Puerto Escondido's dramatic Pacific coastline and the steep terrain of the Sierra Madre del Sur rising directly inland. Right side faces away from the coast toward less distinctive inland terrain.
Landing at MXL
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Colorado River delta and the Imperial Valley's agricultural grid pattern as the aircraft descends toward Mexicali. Left side faces the less visually distinctive Sonoran Desert interior.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Puerto Escondido (PXM) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International (MXL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Escondido to Mexicali. The takeoff views of Puerto Escondido's Pacific coast and Sierra Madre del Sur are more visually dramatic and distinctive than the landing approach. While the Colorado River delta is interesting, the coastal mountains at departure offer superior scenic value.
What can I see during takeoff from Puerto Escondido in Puerto Escondido?
During takeoff from Puerto Escondido (PXM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of Puerto Escondido's dramatic Pacific coastline and the steep terrain of the Sierra Madre del Sur rising directly inland. Right side faces away from the coast toward less distinctive inland terrain. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline with Puerto Escondido's beaches, Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range, Laguna Manialtepec to the west.
What can I see when landing at General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International in Mexicali?
When landing at General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International (MXL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Colorado River delta and the Imperial Valley's agricultural grid pattern as the aircraft descends toward Mexicali. Left side faces the less visually distinctive Sonoran Desert interior. Notable sights include: Colorado River and its delta, Imperial Valley farmland grid, Mexicali city sprawl, Sonoran Desert.
How long is the flight from Puerto Escondido to Mexicali?
The flight from Puerto Escondido (PXM) to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International (MXL) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,622 miles (2,610 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Puerto Escondido to Mexicali flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses inland over Oaxaca and Guerrero states, passing over the Sierra Madre del Sur's interior ridges and valleys. The terrain transitions from coastal mountains to the high interior plateau of central Mexico, with the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt visible in the distance. As the aircraft moves north, the landscape becomes progressively drier, transitioning from tropical forest to semi-arid scrubland. The Balsas River basin and various smaller mountain ranges are visible along the route. In the final approach phase, the terrain flattens dramatically as the aircraft descends toward the Sonoran Desert and the Colorado River delta region.