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TRC → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco Sarabia International Airport (Torreon) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Sierra Madre Occidental peaks and the striking volcanic geography of the Tequila valley upon arrival.
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Sierra Madre Occidental
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep ravines that define the western horizon.
Santiago River Canyon
The deep, winding canyon system carved by the Rio Grande de Santiago.
Tequila Volcano
The iconic volcanic cone rising above the blue agave fields west of Guadalajara.
Zapopan Skyline
A clear view of Guadalajara's modern high-rises and the western metropolitan area.
Agave Landscapes
The geometric patterns of blue agave plantations designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for geography lovers. Watch for the dramatic transition from desert to mountain forest. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the Tequila Volcano and the deep canyons are visible. For evening flights, you will experience a spectacular sunset over the mountains.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Vast, arid desert plains stretching from the Coahuila border into Durango.
Zacatecas Highlands
The high plateau region featuring the historic mining landscapes near Zacatecas city.
Altos de Jalisco
Rolling hills known for red soil and high-altitude agricultural production.
Lake Chapala
Distant views of Mexico's largest freshwater lake on the southern horizon during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. This side offers better views of the high plateau's colonial corridor. If the flight approach circles from the south, you will get an excellent view of the eastern suburbs and the Chapala basin.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 561 km (349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: TRC (25.568300247199996, -103.411003113)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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