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VSA → GDL
Which side of the plane to sit from Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (Villahermosa) to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (Guadalajara)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mexico's most iconic volcanoes and high-altitude geography, including the spectacular Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt and Lake Chapala.
Grijalva River Delta
Aerial views of the winding river systems and wetlands surrounding Villahermosa immediately after takeoff.
Pico de Orizaba
The highest peak in Mexico (Citlaltépetl) is visible as a massive snow-capped cone to the south.
Popo & Izta Volcanoes
Dramatic views of the active Popocatépetl and the dormant Iztaccíhuatl as the flight passes south of Mexico City.
Southern CDMX
Distal views of the sprawling Mexico City metropolitan area against the backdrop of the southern mountains.
Lake Chapala
Mexico's largest freshwater lake comes into full view during the descent into the Guadalajara valley.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the best lighting on the volcanoes. Popocatépetl is often venting steam, which is best seen early before the afternoon haze builds up over the Central Plateau.
Gulf of Mexico Coastline
Vast views of the shoreline stretching toward Veracruz shortly after departing the Tabasco lowlands.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged northern ridges of the mountain range providing sharp contrast to the coastal plains.
The Bajío Cities
Clear views of Querétaro and León's urban sprawl and industrial corridors during the mid-flight phase.
Agave Landscapes
The red-soil highlands of Jalisco and the beginnings of the tequila-producing agave fields on final approach.
The right side is ideal for night flights as you will pass over several major urban centers like Querétaro and León, which offer beautiful light displays. During the day, it provides better views of the expansive Mexican plateau and the diverse agricultural landscape of the Bajío region.
Distance: 1,136 km (706 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: VSA (17.996999740600586, -92.81739807128906)
Arrival: GDL (20.521799087524418, -103.31099700927734)
Route Type: Domestic
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