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DFW → LIR
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (Liberia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the vibrant turquoise reefs of the Caribbean coast and the iconic twin volcanoes of Ometepe Island rising from Lake Nicaragua during the final descent.
Yucatan Coastline
Stunning views of the white sands and coral reefs of the Riviera Maya as the flight crosses the Mexican coast.
Bay Islands of Honduras
Aerial perspective of Roatan and Utila, surrounded by the world's second-largest barrier reef system.
Lake Nicaragua
The massive expanse of Central America's largest freshwater lake appearing shortly before the Costa Rican border.
Ometepe Volcanoes
A breathtaking view of the Concepcion and Maderas volcanoes forming a distinct figure-eight island in the lake.
Guanacaste Lowlands
The final approach reveals the unique tropical dry forest and rolling ranch lands typical of northern Costa Rica.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Caribbean colors perfectly. The Ometepe volcanoes are best viewed roughly 15 to 20 minutes before landing; ensure your window shade is up early as the descent is relatively quick.
Texas Gulf Coast
Panoramic views of the Galveston barrier islands and the industrial ports of the Texas shoreline after takeoff.
Central Highlands
The rugged, mist-shrouded mountain ranges of interior Honduras and Nicaragua stretching toward the horizon.
Nicaraguan Volcanic Arc
Distant views of active peaks like Momotombo and the Maribios chain puffing steam in the distance.
Pacific Coastline
As the plane banks for arrival, look for the jagged cliffs and hidden coves of the Papagayo Peninsula.
Palo Verde Wetlands
The intricate winding path of the Tempisque River and the vibrant green marshes of the surrounding national park.
Ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch a spectacular sunset over the Pacific Ocean. During the dry season (December to April), visibility of the distant volcanic peaks is much higher due to fewer clouds over the interior highlands.
Distance: 2,745 km (1,706 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: LIR (10.5933, -85.544403)
Route Type: International
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