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DFW → DRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Durango La Plata County Airport (Durango)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the dramatic Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the high-alpine terrain of Southern Colorado during the final descent into Durango.
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DFW Metroplex
Excellent aerial views of the Dallas and Fort Worth urban sprawl and Lake Grapevine shortly after takeoff.
Capulin Volcano
A perfectly preserved cinder cone volcano visible near the New Mexico and Colorado border.
Sangre de Cristo Range
Breathtaking views of snow-capped 14,000-foot peaks as you fly parallel to the Southern Rockies.
San Juan Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks that define the Colorado skyline as you approach the Durango area.
Animas River Valley
The final descent offers a view of the winding Animas River and the high-altitude mesas surrounding the airport.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun illuminates the Rocky Mountain peaks in brilliant gold and pink hues. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Sangre de Cristo range.
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Texas Panhandle Mesas
The landscape shifts from flat prairie to rugged, red-rock tabletop mesas as you cross into New Mexico.
Santa Rosa Plateau
Expansive high-desert vistas featuring unique geological formations and arid riverbeds.
Sandia Mountains
Jagged granite peaks visible in the distance near Albuquerque as the plane turns North-West.
Santa Fe National Forest
Views of the dense ponderosa pine forests and deep canyons of the Pecos Wilderness.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid the harsh afternoon sun and glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct change in soil color from Texas browns to New Mexico reds.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,084 km (674 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: DRO (37.1515007019, -107.753997803)
Route Type: Domestic
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