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GDL → FAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Fresno)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico and the legendary High Sierra mountains in California as you approach Fresno.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Rugged, deep canyons and high plateaus of the massive mountain range in Western Mexico.
Sonoran Desert
Cactus-filled landscapes and dramatic rocky outcroppings of the northern Mexican wilderness.
Tehachapi Mountains
The transitional range connecting the Sierra Nevada and the Transverse Ranges.
Sierra Nevada Range
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks including the southern edges of the High Sierra.
Sequoia National Forest
The densely forested slopes leading up to the home of the world's largest trees.
The right side is the clear winner for mountain scenery. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the Sierra Nevada peaks to the east. As you descend into Fresno, keep your eyes peeled for the sharp granite silhouettes of the High Sierra, which are particularly stunning in winter when covered in snow.
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Sea of Cortez
Glittering views of the Gulf of California and the distant coastline of the Baja Peninsula.
Altar Desert
The vast, sandy expanses of the Gran Desierto de Altar near the US-Mexico border.
Salton Sea
The large, shimmering endorheic rift lake located in the California desert.
San Jacinto Peak
The towering 10,834-foot peak overlooking the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs.
San Joaquin Valley
The patchwork quilt of agriculture, vineyards, and orchards typical of Central California.
Sit on the left for better views of the desert floor and the Salton Sea. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so be prepared for some glare and heat. Look out for the grid-like patterns of Imperial Valley agriculture shortly after crossing the border.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,407 km (1,496 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: FAT (36.77619934082031, -119.71800231933594)
Route Type: International
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