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GDL → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of Mexico's most iconic volcanoes and the dramatic transition from the high-altitude volcanic belt to the lush Caribbean coastline.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
Peerless views of the twin snow-capped volcanoes, with Popocatépetl often emitting visible plumes of smoke.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico (Citlaltépetl) stands out as a massive volcanic cone piercing the clouds.
Laguna de Términos
The vibrant greens and blues of Mexico's largest coastal lagoon near Ciudad del Carmen.
Riviera Maya Coast
The stunning contrast between the deep green jungle and the bright turquoise Caribbean Sea during the descent.
Cozumel Island
Usually visible on the horizon just before landing, surrounded by the Great Maya Reef.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. Try to book a morning flight for the clearest air and to have the sun behind you. Look out for the massive caldera of Pico de Orizaba about 45-60 minutes into the flight. If the plane lands coming from the south (Runway 30), you will get a perfect view of the hotel zone beaches.
The Bajío Region
Aerial views of the industrial heartland and colonial landscapes of Querétaro and Guanajuato.
Gulf of Mexico Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue waters as the flight bypasses the northern coast of Veracruz.
Isla Holbox
During the descent, glimpse the long, narrow sandbars and shallow turquoise waters of Holbox island.
Yucatán Biosphere
The vast, flat expanse of the northern Maya jungle stretching toward the horizon.
Sit on the left if you prefer soft, indirect sunlight during morning flights. This side is also better for spotting the northern wetlands of the Yucatan Peninsula during the final approach phase into Cancun.
Distance: 1,709 km (1,062 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: Domestic
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