The route crosses the Baja California peninsula diagonally, and the left side captures the dramatic contrast of the Gulf of California's turquoise waters against the desert mountains of the Sierra de la Giganta, plus a scenic gulf-side landing. The right side is dominated by the featureless Pacific Ocean for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
San Diego to San Jose Del Cabo is 803 miles (1,293 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sierra de la Giganta mountains, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California desert peninsula, scattered gulf islands near Loreto
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Takeoff from SAN
RIGHTDeparting SAN on Runway 27, the aircraft climbs out west over San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the harbor, Coronado, and the open ocean before the turn south. Left-side passengers mostly see the city and inland hills briefly before the turn.
Landing at SJD
LEFTOn approach to SJD's single runway, most landings run north-to-south facing direction 34, bringing the aircraft in over the Sea of Cortez side, where the turquoise gulf waters and rugged desert coastline near the peninsula's tip are visible on the left. The right side mostly shows flatter desert terrain inland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Los Cabos International (SJD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Diego to San Jose Del Cabo. The route crosses the Baja California peninsula diagonally, and the left side captures the dramatic contrast of the Gulf of California's turquoise waters against the desert mountains of the Sierra de la Giganta, plus a scenic gulf-side landing. The right side is dominated by the featureless Pacific Ocean for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld in San Diego?
During takeoff from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing SAN on Runway 27, the aircraft climbs out west over San Diego Bay and the Pacific coastline, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the harbor, Coronado, and the open ocean before the turn south. Left-side passengers mostly see the city and inland hills briefly before the turn. Notable sights include: San Diego Bay, Coronado Bridge, Point Loma, Pacific coastline.
What can I see when landing at Los Cabos International in San Jose Del Cabo?
When landing at Los Cabos International (SJD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to SJD's single runway, most landings run north-to-south facing direction 34, bringing the aircraft in over the Sea of Cortez side, where the turquoise gulf waters and rugged desert coastline near the peninsula's tip are visible on the left. The right side mostly shows flatter desert terrain inland. Notable sights include: Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos coastline, desert arroyos, Sierra de la Laguna foothills.
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Jose Del Cabo?
The flight from San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) to Los Cabos International (SJD) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 803 miles (1,293 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Diego to San Jose Del Cabo flight path pass over?
Sierra de la Giganta mountains, Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California desert peninsula, scattered gulf islands near Loreto