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SLC → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Salt Lake City International Airport (Salt Lake City) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Wasatch Range during takeoff, the iconic Grand Canyon at cruise, and the stunning descent over Lake Chapala.
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Wasatch Front
Spectacular views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks flanking Salt Lake City immediately after takeoff.
The Grand Canyon
Aerial view of the deep red ravines and the winding Colorado River as the plane enters Arizona.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Deep canyons and dense high-altitude forests of Mexico's western mountain range.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake, which provides a beautiful blue backdrop during the final approach to GDL.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunlight hitting the Wasatch and Sierra Madre peaks. This side is also superior for the final descent, as most flight paths into Guadalajara bank over Lake Chapala, providing excellent views of the lakeside towns.
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Great Salt Lake
The surreal, multi-colored waters and salt flats surrounding Antelope Island during the initial climb.
Zion & Bryce Canyon
Vibrant orange hoodoos and sandstone cliffs of Southern Utah's world-famous national parks.
Sonoran Desert
An expansive landscape of volcanic craters and dunes near the US-Mexico border.
Sea of Cortez
On clear days, the shimmering blue waters of the Gulf of California are visible on the western horizon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, as you will see the sun dipping toward the Pacific Ocean. It also offers better views of the unique salt geometry of the Great Salt Lake immediately after departing SLC.
Book Hotels in GuadalajaraDistance: 2,398 km (1,490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 12 min
Departure: SLC (40.78839874267578, -111.97799682617188)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: International
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