Sonora’s strategic position transforms borders into opportunities. With more than 500 km of direct border with the United States, the state is a natural hub for trade and industry. Supported by modern highways, efficient railroads, international airports, and access to seaports, Sonora ensures industries can reach local, regional, and global markets with speed and reliability.
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To Tucson, Arizona from Nogales, Sonora.
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To Phoenix, Arizona from Nogales, Sonora.
Road Connectivity
Sonora’s road network is one of the most important in northern Mexico, serving as a key link between the Pacific coast, the U.S. border, and central Mexico. Major federal highways cross the state, connecting border cities, industrial hubs, and ports, ensuring efficient movement of people and goods.
Federal Highway 15
Main north-south axis. Connects 14 municipalities and 5 key cities: Navojoa, Ciudad Obregón, Guaymas, Hermosillo, Nogales.
Federal Highway 2
Runs across the northern border, from San Luis Río Colorado to Agua Prieta.
Hermosillo–Agua Prieta Connection
Via Mex-15 (Hermosillo–Ímuris) and Mex-02 (Ímuris–Cananea–Agua Prieta).
Federal Highway 16
Links Hermosillo with Chihuahua, crossing the Sierra Madre through Yécora and Maycoba.
Air Connectivity
International airports in Hermosillo and Ciudad Obregón offer passenger and cargo flights to key national and U.S. destinations.
5 International Airports
Hermosillo – General Ignacio Pesqueira García International Airport (HMO)
Ciudad Obregón – International Airport (CEN)
Guaymas – General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM)
Nogales – International Airport (NOG)
Puerto Peñasco – Mar de Cortés International Airport (MMPE)
Flight Routes
from Hermosillo
Domestic: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cancún, Monterrey, Los Cabos, Tijuana, Mexicali, León, Querétaro, Chihuahua, Durango, La Paz, Mazatlán, Culiacán, Ciudad Juárez
International: Phoenix, Arizona (USA)
from Ciudad Obregón
Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana, La Paz, Los Cabos, Hermosillo
Rail Connectivity
Border Crossings with the U.S
4
(including Nogales)
Connected Cities in Sonora
Hermosillo, Guaymas, Ciudad Obregón, Nacozari
Connected Strategic Cities in Mexico
Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Chihuahua, Aguascalientes, Tepic
Ports Connected
Pacific: Guaymas, Puerto Peñasco
Gulf of Mexico: Altamira, Tampico
Why It Matters
Sonora’s connectivity goes beyond geography—it is a competitive advantage.
Companies in aerospace, automotive, electronics, agribusiness, and mining choose Sonora not only for its resources and talent but also for its ability to move goods efficiently and reliably across North America and to the world.