Connectivity

Sonora, México.

Where Borders Become Gateways

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.

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