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GDL → VSA
Which side of the plane to sit from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara) to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (Villahermosa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of Mexico's famous volcanic axis, featuring the country's highest peaks and the transition from the high plateau to the Gulf coastal plains.
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Guadalajara Metro Area
Bird's-eye view of Mexico's second-largest city and the deep Barranca de Huentitán canyon upon departure.
Popocatépetl & Iztaccíhuatl
The iconic snow-capped 'Smoking Mountain' and 'Sleeping Woman' volcanoes visible in the distance near Mexico City.
Pico de Orizaba
Breathtaking views of Citlaltépetl, the highest mountain in Mexico and third-highest in North America.
Gulf of Mexico Coast
The vast blue expanse of the Gulf appearing as the aircraft begins its descent into the humid lowlands.
Veracruz Coastal Plains
Lush green agricultural lands and tropical vegetation marking the transition into southeast Mexico.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For the best volcano visibility, book a flight between November and March when the air is clearest. The volcanoes typically appear about 45 to 60 minutes after takeoff from GDL. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography.
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Lake Chapala
Panoramic views of Mexico's largest freshwater lake and the surrounding mountain ridges shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre del Sur
The rugged and folded terrain of the southern mountain ranges extending toward the Pacific.
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
The narrowest part of Mexico, where the land constricts between the Gulf and the Pacific Ocean.
Grijalva River Basin
The winding, massive river systems that define the geography of Tabasco as you approach Villahermosa.
Tropical Rainforest Canopy
Dense, verdant jungle cover typical of the humid Chontalpa region of Tabasco.
The right side is superior for viewing Lake Chapala immediately after departure. On late afternoon flights, you will experience a stunning sunset over the mountains, though glare can be intense. Keep an eye out for the complex river delta systems of the Grijalva and Usumacinta rivers during the final approach into VSA.
Book Hotels in VillahermosaDistance: 1,136 km (706 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Arrival: VSA (17.996999740600586, -92.81739807128906)
Route Type: Domestic
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