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MDW → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Chicago skyline at takeoff and provides the most direct view of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, during the final approach into Guadalajara.
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Chicago Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower and the Lake Michigan shoreline immediately after departure from Midway.
Mississippi River
A cross-section view of the massive river system near the Missouri-Illinois border.
Ozark Mountains
Lush, rolling terrain and plateau landscapes as the flight crosses into the southern United States.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The dramatic eastern mountain ranges of Mexico as the aircraft reaches the high plateau.
Lake Chapala
Spectacular views of Mexico's largest lake and its surrounding mountains just before touchdown.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine glare. For morning flights, the left side provides excellent light for photos of the Chicago skyline, while evening flights offer a beautiful reflection of the moon on Lake Chapala during descent.
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Midwestern Farmland
Distinct geometric patterns and colorful agricultural fields across Illinois and Missouri.
Rio Grande
The meandering river marking the international border between Texas and Coahuila.
Mexican Plateau
A vast expanse of high-altitude desert and volcanic soil with unique geological textures.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Rugged mountain peaks and deep canyons visible to the west during the cruise phase.
Guadalajara Urban Sprawl
The dense, colorful urban landscape of Mexico's second-largest city during the landing pattern.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Sierra Madre Occidental. Watch for the transformation from green plains to arid desert landscapes as you cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
Book Hotels in GuadalajaraDistance: 2,780 km (1,727 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 42 min
Departure: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: International
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