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DFW → ABQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Albuquerque International Sunport (Albuquerque)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic approach into Albuquerque, offering a direct view of the massive Sandia Mountains and better chances to see the Palo Duro Canyon system.
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North Texas Lakes
Excellent views of Lake Lewisville and Ray Roberts Lake shortly after departing the DFW area.
Palo Duro Canyon
Often visible to the south of Amarillo, this canyon features stunning red clay and siltstone formations.
Tucumcari Mountain
An iconic flat-topped mesa that stands as a lonely sentinel in the eastern New Mexico desert landscape.
Sandia Mountains
The most spectacular feature of the route, these 10,000-foot peaks loom large on the right side during the descent into ABQ.
For the most impressive view of the Sandia Peak, ensure you are on the right side. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly illuminated landscapes and better photography conditions of the red rock canyons and New Mexico mesas.
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DFW Metroplex
An expansive aerial view of the Dallas-Fort Worth urban sprawl and the complex airport taxiways upon departure.
Caprock Escarpment
The distinct geographical transition where the rolling plains of North Texas rise sharply into the Llano Estacado.
Manzano Mountains
A rugged mountain range visible to the south as the flight enters the Rio Grande Valley for its final approach.
This side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the vibrant orange and purple hues of a Southwestern sunset over the high desert. Keep an eye out for the unique circular patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields across the Texas Panhandle.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 914 km (568 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: ABQ (35.040199, -106.609001)
Route Type: Domestic
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