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TIJ → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the Sea of Cortez, the rugged Baja California coastline, and the expansive Lake Chapala during the final approach.
Sea of Cortez
The 'Aquarium of the World' showcases vibrant turquoise waters and deep blue depths contrasting with desert islands.
Baja Islands
Aerial views of Isla Ángel de la Guarda and Isla Tiburón, the largest islands in the Gulf of California.
Mazatlán Coastline
The sparkling Pacific coastline and the famous lighthouse hill as the flight crosses from sea to land.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake is a major landmark usually visible on the right just before landing at GDL.
The right side is superior for coastal enthusiasts. For evening flights, you will witness the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the best views of Lake Chapala and the Sierra de San Juan Cosalá.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of the Altar Desert and the unique volcanic formations of El Pinacate visible early in the flight.
Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic views of the jagged, high-altitude mountain ranges that run parallel to the Mexican coastline.
Guadalajara Urban Sprawl
A comprehensive view of Mexico's second-largest city as the aircraft begins its descent from the north.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the morning light hitting the Sierra Madre peaks. This side is also better for spotting the agricultural heartlands of Sinaloa.
Distance: 1,902 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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