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LMM → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Valle del Fuerte International Airport (Los Mochis) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic peaks of the Sierra Madre Occidental and the iconic blue agave landscapes of Jalisco.
Sierra Madre Occidental
View the rugged mountain range that defines the backbone of Northwest Mexico.
Highland Forests
See the transition into dark green pine and oak forests at higher elevations.
Sinaloa Plains
Intricate grids of productive farmland stretching across the coastal plain.
Canyon Systems
Deep, winding river ravines that carve through the rocky mountain terrain.
Agave Landscapes
UNESCO-listed blue agave fields visible during the final descent into Guadalajara.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun lights up the mountain faces. During the descent into Guadalajara, look for the 'Valle de Tesistán' and the distinctive blue-tinted agave fields. Seasonal rains from June to September make the landscape exceptionally green and vibrant.
Sea of Cortez
The deep blue waters of the Gulf of California visible shortly after departure.
Topolobampo Bay
Aerial views of the complex lagoon systems and islands near the Los Mochis coast.
Mazatlán Skyline
Spot the famous coastal city, its beaches, and the landmark lighthouse hill.
Nayarit Wetlands
Glittering estuaries and marshlands along the Pacific coastline of Nayarit.
Guadalajara Urban Area
The sprawling cityscape of Mexico's second-largest city against volcanic hills.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the coastline. It offers superior views of the Pacific transition and the coastal city of Mazatlán. In winter months, the air is clearer for spotting the distant Islas Marías.
Distance: 823 km (511 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: LMM (25.6851997375, -109.081001282)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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