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PBC → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hermanos Serdán International Airport (Puebla) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of Mexico's most iconic active volcanoes and the vast expanse of Lake Chapala during the descent.
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
Breathtakingly close views of these two massive volcanoes immediately after departing from Puebla.
Nevado de Toluca
A magnificent view of the high-altitude stratovolcano and its distinct crater lakes.
Valle de Bravo
Lush evergreen forests and the blue waters of the Avándaro reservoir tucked into the mountains.
Lake Cuitzeo
The expansive, shallow waters of Mexico's second largest lake, often reflecting the sky like a mirror.
Lake Chapala
Superb views of the country's largest freshwater lake just before the final approach into Guadalajara.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see volcanic activity from Popocatépetl. Morning flights provide the clearest views before clouds build up over the mountains. During the rainy season (June-September), morning is essential to avoid thunderstorms.
La Malinche Volcano
A great view of this ancient dormant volcano to the north of the Puebla valley during takeoff.
Mexico City Basin
Distant views of the northern sprawl of the capital city and the surrounding Sierra Norte mountains.
The Bajío Region
A geometric tapestry of fertile agricultural fields stretching across the plains of Guanajuato.
León and Silao
Clear views of the industrial heartland and urban centers of central Mexico during the cruise phase.
Barranca de Huentitán
The dramatic deep canyon carved by the Santiago River, visible if the plane approaches GDL from the north.
The right side is excellent for seeing the city lights of León and Irapuato on evening flights. It also offers a wider perspective of the Altiplano landscape. Watch for the 'tierra colorada' (red earth) typical of the Jalisco Highlands as you get closer to GDL.
Distance: 538 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: PBC (19.1581001282, -98.3713989258)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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