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DAL → ELP
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to El Paso International Airport (El Paso)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic geological shift at the Caprock Escarpment and the iconic peaks of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
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Caprock Escarpment
The dramatic geological transition where the flat Llano Estacado drops off into the lower rolling plains.
Wind Farm Corridors
Massive clusters of wind turbines spinning across the high mesas of West Texas near Sweetwater.
Guadalupe Peak
The highest point in Texas and the iconic limestone cliff of El Capitan rising from the desert floor.
Hueco Tanks
Unique syenite rock clusters famous for prehistoric pictographs and world-class bouldering.
Franklin Mountains
The rugged mountain range that bisects El Paso, offering stunning ridge views during landing.
The right side is essential for seeing the Guadalupe Mountains, which usually appear about 45-50 minutes into the flight. For the best clarity of the mountain peaks, choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon desert haze and heat distortion.
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Dallas Urban Core
Close-up views of the Trinity River and the downtown Dallas skyline immediately after departure.
Permian Basin Oil Fields
A vast network of drilling pads and service roads visible across the Midland and Odessa regions.
Chihuahuan Desert
The expansive, arid landscape of the Trans-Pecos region with unique desert flora and basins.
Rio Grande Valley
The green ribbon of the river valley providing a stark contrast to the surrounding brown desert.
Ciudad Juárez
The dense, sprawling urban grid of El Paso's sister city across the international border.
Sit on the left side during sunset flights to witness the vibrant colors reflecting off the desert basins. This side is also best for viewing the massive urban sprawl of Ciudad Juárez as the plane turns for its final approach into ELP.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 902 km (560 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Arrival: ELP (31.80719948, -106.37799840000002)
Route Type: Domestic
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