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TGZ → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (Tuxtla Gutierrez) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to Mexico's most iconic volcanoes and the spectacular Sumidero Canyon immediately after departure.
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Sumidero Canyon
Look down immediately after takeoff from TGZ to see the sheer 1,000-meter limestone walls.
Pico de Orizaba
The snow-capped summit of North America's third-highest peak is often visible in the distance.
Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
The legendary twin volcanoes near Mexico City provide a dramatic skyline mid-flight.
Nevado de Toluca
The unique profile of this extinct volcano and its crater lakes can be seen as you head west.
Mexico City Basin
On clear days, the sprawling urban expanse of the capital is visible to the north.
Volcanic Belt
Continuous chain of peaks and craters forming the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
The right side is significantly more scenic for volcanic activity. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Sumidero Canyon right after departure. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the afternoon haze and clouds that often obscure the high peaks like Orizaba and Popo.
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Gulf of Tehuantepec
Distant views of the Pacific coastline as the plane crosses the isthmus.
Sierra Madre del Sur
Extensive views of the rugged, folded mountain ranges of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake appears prominently on the left during the descent into GDL.
Balsas River Basin
A complex network of valleys and seasonal tropical forests visible through central Mexico.
Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain ridges. The descent into GDL over Lake Chapala is the highlight for this side, so keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,170 km (727 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: TGZ (16.5636005402, -93.0224990845)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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