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GDL → SLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning desert vistas, the right side provides a superior angle for the Sierra Madre Occidental, the heart of the Grand Canyon, and the majestic Wasatch Mountains during the descent into Salt Lake City.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Breathtaking views of the high-altitude rugged peaks and deep canyons of northern Mexico.
Grand Canyon Central
Often provides a more direct view of the main canyon corridor and the North Rim's forested plateaus.
Coconino National Forest
The striking contrast of high-altitude pine forests and red rock formations near Flagstaff.
Wasatch Front
A front-row seat to the massive, often snow-capped mountains that border Salt Lake City to the east.
The right side is the winner for mountain lovers. Keep your camera ready about 90 minutes into the flight for the Grand Canyon. During winter and spring, the snow-covered Wasatch Range on the right side provides some of the most scenic landing views in the United States.
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Guadalajara Metro Area
Aerial view of Mexico's second-largest city and the nearby Barranca de Huentitán canyon shortly after takeoff.
Sonoran Desert
Expansive views of the arid landscape spanning the border between Sonora and Arizona.
Western Grand Canyon
The rugged western fringes of the canyon system and the Hualapai Plateau.
Great Salt Lake
Dramatic views of the silvery, saline waters and Antelope Island as the plane aligns for landing.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views if flying on an evening departure. It also offers the best view of the Great Salt Lake's unique color variations during the final approach into SLC from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,398 km (1,490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Route Type: International
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