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CUU → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (Chihuahua) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Chihuahuan mountain ranges and the winding Rio Grande border, often concluding with views of the Dallas skyline during the arrival sequence.
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Chihuahua Cityscape
Get a bird's-eye view of the state capital's layout and the surrounding foothills immediately after takeoff.
Big Bend Region
Look for the dramatic limestone cliffs and deep canyons where the Rio Grande carves through the mountains.
Dyess Air Force Base
Located near Abilene, this massive base is often visible, housing B-1B Lancer bombers on the tarmac.
Arlington Entertainment District
Look for the massive silver roof of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field as you descend into the DFW metroplex.
The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun illuminates the mountains of Big Bend. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight, as the approach into DFW frequently passes directly over or near major Dallas landmarks.
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Chihuahuan Desert Landscapes
Expansive views of the high-altitude desert plateaus and rugged arroyos characteristic of northern Mexico.
Permian Basin Oil Fields
Witness the dense grid of access roads and drilling pads that define the world's most productive oil region near Midland.
Sweetwater Wind Farms
Overfly one of the world's largest concentrations of wind turbines across the rolling plains of West Texas.
Downtown Fort Worth
During a western arrival, enjoy a clear view of the City of Cowboys and Culture and its historic Stockyards.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. On night flights, this side is particularly spectacular for seeing the thousands of lights from the oil fields and wind farms in West Texas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 971 km (603 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: CUU (28.702899932900003, -105.964996338)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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