While takeoff favors the right side, the landing approach into Puerto Escondido is the visual highlight of this route, and left-side seats capture the dramatic Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and the beautiful crescent bay. The left side wins overall for the more spectacular final descent scenery.
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Flight Path
Tijuana to Puerto Escondido is 1,695 miles (2,729 km), a flight of about 3 hours 55 minutes.
The flight path follows the Pacific coastline southward, passing over the Oaxaca coastal plain with views of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range running parallel to the coast. Notable features include the Río Grande (Río Bravo) valley system inland, the transition from Guerrero state beaches to Oaxaca's more rugged coastline, and the gradual increase in mountain elevation as you approach Puerto Escondido. The coastal towns of Acapulco area (if visible to the east) and the increasingly dramatic topography of the Sierra Madre del Sur dominate the inland view throughout the flight.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TIJ
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the San Ysidro border crossing area and the initial climb over the Tijuana urban sprawl toward the Pacific. You'll see the coastal plain and the beginning of the southbound route down the Mexican coast.
Landing at PXM
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Puerto Escondido, showing the dramatic Pacific coastline, the town nestled in its bay, and the surrounding Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. The approach typically descends from the north, making the left side ideal for coastal and mountain scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (TIJ) to Puerto Escondido (PXM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tijuana to Puerto Escondido. While takeoff favors the right side, the landing approach into Puerto Escondido is the visual highlight of this route, and left-side seats capture the dramatic Sierra Madre del Sur mountains and the beautiful crescent bay. The left side wins overall for the more spectacular final descent scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from General Abelardo L Rodriguez International in Tijuana?
During takeoff from General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (TIJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the San Ysidro border crossing area and the initial climb over the Tijuana urban sprawl toward the Pacific. You'll see the coastal plain and the beginning of the southbound route down the Mexican coast. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean to the west, Tijuana urban grid and surrounding hills, San Diego Bay visible to the north across the border, Sierra de Juárez foothills to the east.
What can I see when landing at Puerto Escondido in Puerto Escondido?
When landing at Puerto Escondido (PXM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Puerto Escondido, showing the dramatic Pacific coastline, the town nestled in its bay, and the surrounding Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. The approach typically descends from the north, making the left side ideal for coastal and mountain scenery. Notable sights include: Puerto Escondido Bay with its distinctive crescent shape, the town of Puerto Escondido on the coastal plain, Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range rising steeply inland, Pacific Ocean with visible wave patterns on the beach breaks.
How long is the flight from Tijuana to Puerto Escondido?
The flight from General Abelardo L Rodriguez International (TIJ) to Puerto Escondido (PXM) takes about 3 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,695 miles (2,729 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tijuana to Puerto Escondido flight path pass over?
The flight path follows the Pacific coastline southward, passing over the Oaxaca coastal plain with views of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range running parallel to the coast. Notable features include the Río Grande (Río Bravo) valley system inland, the transition from Guerrero state beaches to Oaxaca's more rugged coastline, and the gradual increase in mountain elevation as you approach Puerto Escondido. The coastal towns of Acapulco area (if visible to the east) and the increasingly dramatic topography of the Sierra Madre del Sur dominate the inland view throughout the flight.