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REX β†’ GDL

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers spectacular views of the dramatic Sierra Madre Oriental peaks, including the iconic Cerro de la Silla, and provides the best panoramic views of the Guadalajara metropolitan area during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Cerro de la Silla

The iconic saddle-shaped mountain of Monterrey is often visible to the west shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

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Monterrey Skyline

A clear view of the sprawling industrial and commercial hub of Northern Mexico tucked between massive mountains.

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Saltillo Plateau

Rugged desert canyons and the high-altitude terrain of Coahuila and Zacatecas during the mid-flight segment.

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Guadalajara Metropolitan Area

Direct views of the city center, Zapopan, and the Cathedral towers as the aircraft aligns with the runway.

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Tequila Volcano

The distant silhouette of the dormant volcano marks the beginning of the blue agave landscape characteristic of the region.

Sit on the right for afternoon flights to capture the golden hour light hitting the Sierra Madre peaks. Keep your camera ready roughly 15 minutes after takeoff for the best views of the Monterrey mountains.

Left Side Highlights
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Rio Bravo Basin

Aerial view of the meandering border river and the binational urban landscape of Reynosa and McAllen shortly after takeoff.

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Eastern Sierra Ridges

Glimpses of the folded limestone ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental as the plane climbs toward the Mexican Altiplano.

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San Luis PotosΓ­ Highlands

Vast stretches of high-altitude arid landscapes characterized by unique geological textures and mining regions.

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Lake Chapala

Depending on the approach pattern, Mexico's largest freshwater lake is often visible to the south during the descent into GDL.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly rewarding during the final descent when the plane often banks over the agricultural fields of Jalisco.

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Route Information

Distance: 801 km (498 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min

Departure: REX (26.0089, -98.2285)

Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)

Route Type: Domestic

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