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CJS → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Abraham González International Airport (Ciudad Juarez) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the rugged peaks and deep canyons of the Sierra Madre Occidental, providing more dramatic topographical variation than the eastern plateau.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Continuous views of the massive volcanic mountain range that dominates Western Mexico.
Copper Canyon Edge
Distant glimpses of the northern canyon systems as you pass western Chihuahua.
Durango Forests
Dense pine-oak forests covering the high ridges of the Durango sierra.
Santiago River Canyon
Dramatic river carving through the landscape just north of Guadalajara.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake often visible in the distance during the GDL arrival pattern.
Sit on the right side for the most dramatic terrain, especially as the flight crosses Durango. To see the mountains in their best light, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the western slopes. During descent, look for the Barranca de Huentitán, a deep canyon on the outskirts of Guadalajara.
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Chihuahua Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscape and dunes immediately south of Juárez.
Chihuahua City
The capital of the state is often visible about 40 minutes into the flight.
Bolsón de Mapimí
A large endorheic basin known for its unique 'Silent Zone' ecosystem to the east.
Zacatecas Highlands
High-altitude plateau regions historically significant for silver mining.
Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
Dense urban sprawl of Mexico's second-largest city during the final descent.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the high plateau cities like Chihuahua and Zacatecas. For night flights, this side usually provides more frequent views of urban light clusters along the highway corridors.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,274 km (792 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: CJS (31.63610076904297, -106.4290008544922)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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