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GDL → CEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Ciudad Obregón International Airport (Ciudad Obregon)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer beauty, the Right Side provides a spectacular front-row seat to the Sierra Madre Occidental, featuring dramatic mountain peaks, deep canyons, and massive reservoirs that are unique to this corridor.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Continuous views of one of North America's most rugged and majestic mountain ranges.
Presa Aguamilpa
The massive, winding reservoir of the Aguamilpa Dam tucked deep within the Nayarit mountains.
Highland Forests
Lush green pine-oak forests covering the upper elevations of the mountain ridges.
Barrancas
Dramatic, steep-walled canyons and gorges that cut through the landscape of Sinaloa and Sonora.
Culiacán Valley
The sprawling, geometric patchwork of one of Mexico's most productive agricultural regions.
This is the best side for mountain enthusiasts. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun perfectly illuminates the eastern faces of the Sierra Madre peaks. Watch for the sharp transition from jagged green mountains to the arid, flat agricultural plains as you begin your descent into Ciudad Obregón.
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Pacific Coastline
Vast views of the shoreline where the land meets the Pacific Ocean as you track northwest.
Isla Isabel
A glimpse of the volcanic island known as the 'Galapagos of Mexico' in the distant sea.
Mazatlán Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Pearl of the Pacific' including its long Malecon and the El Faro lighthouse.
Topolobampo Bay
The complex turquoise inlets and deep-water port located near the city of Los Mochis.
Sea of Cortez
The deep blue expanse of the Gulf of California opening up as the plane approaches Sonora.
Choose this side if you prefer coastal views and the horizon of the ocean. For afternoon flights, be aware that the sun will be on this side, which can cause significant glare; window shades or sunglasses are recommended.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,011 km (628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: CEN (27.39259910583496, -109.83300018310548)
Route Type: Domestic
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