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Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft provides an unrivaled front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Rocky Mountains, featuring the Sangre de Cristo range and a stunning close-up of Pikes Peak during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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DFW West Side

Aerial views of Grapevine Lake and the suburban sprawl of the Fort Worth side of the metroplex shortly after takeoff.

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Caprock Escarpment

The rugged, colorful transition from the rolling plains to the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.

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Sangre de Cristo Mountains

Breathtaking views of the southern Rockies stretching into New Mexico and Southern Colorado.

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Pikes Peak

The crown jewel of the Front Range, standing at 14,115 feet, becomes the dominant feature as you approach Colorado Springs.

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Garden of the Gods

The iconic vertical red rock formations are visible nestled at the base of the foothills near the city center.

For the most dramatic experience, choose a window seat on the left (typically seat A). Morning flights are preferred as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Rockies, highlighting the geological textures. Keep your camera ready as you pass the New Mexico-Colorado border, where the flat plains abruptly meet the vertical mountain wall.

Right Side Highlights
5.5
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North Dallas Suburbs

Views of the rapidly growing Frisco and Plano areas including major corporate headquarters and stadiums.

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Panhandle Agriculture

A fascinating geometric display of circular crop irrigation patterns across the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.

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Black Forest

A dense region of Ponderosa pines located northeast of Colorado Springs, offering a dark green contrast to the city.

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Colorado Springs Cityscape

A comprehensive view of the city's grid and the sprawling expansion toward the eastern plains.

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Peterson Space Force Base

A clear view of the military airfield and hardware as the plane touches down at the co-located COS airport.

The right side (typically seat F) is best for those who want to avoid the direct afternoon sun when flying west-northwest. It offers a better perspective of the city's layout and the vastness of the Great Plains stretching toward the horizon. This side is particularly interesting for spotting the distinct circular irrigation patterns that define rural life in the heartland.

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Route Information

Distance: 953 km (592 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min

Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Arrival: COS (38.805801, -104.700996)

Route Type: Domestic

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