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SAT → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from San Antonio International Airport (San Antonio) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic perspective of the Chihuahuan Desert, the winding Rio Grande border, and the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental foothills as you descend into the Jalisco highlands.
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Rio Grande Meanders
Witness the natural serpentine border between the United States and Mexico shortly after departure from SAT.
Chihuahuan Desert Vistas
Expansive views of high-altitude desert plains, salt flats, and unique geological formations in Coahuila and Zacatecas.
Zacatecas Highlands
Fly over the rugged, red-soiled terrain famous for its historical silver mines and mountainous topography.
Jalisco Volcanic Field
As you approach Guadalajara, look for the extinct volcanic cones and rich agricultural valleys that define the region.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the western mountains. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the border crossing and during the final 15 minutes of the descent for the volcanic landscape.
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Laredo & Nuevo Laredo
Aerial view of the massive international trade hub and the bridge infrastructure connecting Texas and Tamaulipas.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The eastern mountain range provides a jagged, dramatic horizon with limestone peaks visible in the distance.
San Luis Potosí Cityscape
Overview of this historic colonial mining city and its modern industrial zones during the mid-flight segment.
Lake Chapala
Depending on the approach vector, you may see the eastern reaches of Mexico's largest freshwater lake.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides better views of the urban sprawls of northern Mexico's major industrial corridors.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,114 km (692 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: SAT (29.533700942993164, -98.46980285644533)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: International
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