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TLC → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (Toluca) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior viewing experience, featuring an immediate and close-up perspective of the massive Nevado de Toluca volcano followed by an extended scenic approach over Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake.
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Nevado de Toluca
A stunning view of the 4,680m extinct volcano and its crater lakes immediately after departing the high-altitude Toluca valley.
Michoacán Forests
Dense pine-oak forests within the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve corridor, visible during the mid-flight cruise phase.
Lake Chapala
Extensive views of Mexico's largest lake, including the scenic shoreline towns of Ajijic and Chapala during the descent.
Sierra de San Juan Cosalá
Rugged mountain ridges that drop sharply into the northern edge of Lake Chapala as the plane aligns for the GDL approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the clearest views of the volcanoes. The Nevado de Toluca appears very quickly after takeoff due to the airport's high elevation. During the rainy season (June-September), morning flights are essential as clouds typically obscure the mountains by the afternoon.
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Toluca Metropolitan Area
A comprehensive aerial view of the industrial and residential sprawl of one of Mexico's highest cities shortly after takeoff.
Lake Cuitzeo
The second largest natural lake in Mexico, often appearing as a vast, shallow basin with distinct salt crusts during the dry season.
Barranca de Huentitán
A deep, dramatic canyon carved by the Santiago River, visible on the north side of the city during certain landing patterns.
Guadalajara Skyline
A view of the modern skyscrapers in the Puerta de Hierro district and the sprawling urban layout of Zapopan.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour lighting over the Michoacán plateau. It offers a better vantage point for Lake Cuitzeo's unique geography. If the aircraft approaches GDL from the north, this side provides the best view of the deep Huentitán Canyon and the city's modern financial district.
Book Hotels in GuadalajaraDistance: 413 km (257 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: TLC (19.3370990753, -99.5660018921)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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