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DFW → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the rugged Texas Hill Country, the iconic Rio Grande border crossing, and the dramatic volcanic topography of the Mexican Highlands during the approach into Guadalajara.
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Fort Worth Views
Excellent views of the Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown area shortly after departure.
Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone hills and winding river valleys of Central Texas before reaching the border.
The Rio Grande
A clear view of the international border as the aircraft crosses into Mexican airspace near Laredo.
Mexican Plateau
Expansive views of the high-altitude desert landscapes and rugged canyons of Coahuila and Zacatecas.
Lake Chapala
On final approach, view Mexico's largest freshwater lake nestled between mountains just south of Guadalajara.
Sit on the right side for the most dramatic entry into Guadalajara. During the descent, the aircraft often banks, providing a spectacular view of the volcanic landscape surrounding the city. For evening flights, this side offers stunning sunset views over the Western Sierra Madre mountains.
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Dallas Skyline
Bird's-eye view of downtown Dallas and the Reunion Tower immediately after takeoff from DFW.
Texas Urban Corridor
Distant views of the growing I-35 corridor including Waco, Austin, and San Antonio city centers.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Striking views of the jagged, folded limestone ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range in Mexico.
San Luis Potosí
The high-altitude city layout of San Luis Potosí visible against the backdrop of the eastern mountains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also better for catching the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico if your flight is very early, and it provides a great perspective of the dense urban sprawl of Northern Mexico's industrial hubs.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,510 km (938 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: International
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