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GDL → PBC
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unrivaled perspective of Mexico's most dramatic volcanic landscape, including the active Popocatépetl and the dormant Iztaccíhuatl, along with a stunning view of Lake Chapala immediately after takeoff.
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Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake is visible almost immediately after rotation from GDL, offering a vast blue expanse.
Nevado de Toluca
The massive, snow-dusted peak of Xinantécatl can be seen as the flight passes south of the State of Mexico.
Popocatépetl Volcano
The active 'Smoking Mountain' often displays steam plumes and is seen at very close range during the approach to PBC.
Iztaccíhuatl
The 'Sleeping Woman' mountain, right next to Popocatépetl, showcases its distinct four-peaked ridge covered in glaciers.
Southern CDMX
On clear days, the southern urban sprawl of Mexico City is visible against the backdrop of the volcanic range.
This is the 'Volcano Side.' For the best experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the volcanoes. Have your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing, as the proximity to Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl provides some of the most iconic aerial views in all of Mexico.
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Guadalajara Metropolitan Area
Catch a glimpse of the sprawling urban layout of Zapopan and the financial district shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre Ridges
Enjoy the rolling terrain of the central highlands and the diverse topography of the Altiplano Central.
La Malinche Volcano
A prominent dormant volcano that dominates the horizon to the northeast during the final descent into Puebla.
Tlaxcala Valley
A patchwork of agricultural fields and small towns typical of the high-altitude central plateau.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights. This side is better if you want to see the northern edge of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and the distant silhouettes of the Sierra Madre Oriental. Keep an eye out for La Malinche as it serves as a primary navigation landmark for pilots entering the Puebla valley.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 538 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Route Type: Domestic
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