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GDL → ONT
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Ontario International Airport (Ontario)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning contrasts of the Gulf of California, the rugged Baja California peninsula, and the dramatic descent over the San Jacinto mountains into the Inland Empire.
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Gulf of California
Exquisite views of the deep blue Sea of Cortez as the flight path parallels the coastline of Sinaloa and Sonora.
Isla Tiburón
The largest island in Mexico, featuring rugged volcanic terrain and pristine coastlines visible mid-flight.
Baja California Peninsula
Panoramic vistas of the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir mountain range cutting through the arid peninsula landscape.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering saline lake in the California desert that appears as a turquoise jewel from high altitude.
San Jacinto Peak
The dramatic 10,834-foot peak near Palm Springs, marking the transition into the Los Angeles basin.
For the best experience, book a window seat on the left (A) for flights departing in the late afternoon to catch the sunset over the Pacific. During the day, the high sun angle highlights the turquoise shallows of the Gulf. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Salton Sea; the color contrast is exceptional.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Early flight segments provide views of the jagged, high-altitude ridges of Mexico's western mountain spine.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of desert landscape featuring ancient volcanic fields and craters near the US-Mexico border.
Colorado River
The winding green ribbon of the Colorado River carving through the brown desert floor near Yuma.
Imperial Valley
A massive grid of emerald-green agricultural fields that creates a stark contrast with the surrounding sand dunes.
Mount San Gorgonio
The highest peak in Southern California, visible on the final approach into Ontario.
The right side (F) is ideal for morning flights, as the sun illuminates the Sierra Madre peaks from the east. This side provides a better view of the geometric patterns of the Imperial Valley farmlands. On clear days, you may see the white domes of the Palomar Observatory to the north as you cross the border.
Book Hotels in OntarioDistance: 2,059 km (1,279 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Route Type: International
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