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DFW → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior mix of coastal views and the most iconic landmarks of the Valley of Mexico, including the legendary snow-capped volcanoes on the descent.
Dallas Skyline
Excellent views of the Dallas downtown skyscrapers and the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge shortly after takeoff.
Laguna Madre
The expansive, shimmering coastal lagoon system stretching along the South Texas and Tamaulipas coast.
Gulf of Mexico Coast
The transition from the deep blue Gulf waters to the rugged coastline of eastern Mexico near Tampico.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The dramatic, folded limestone ridges of the eastern mountain range as the flight moves inland.
Popocatépetl Volcano
The spectacular 'Smoking Mountain' and its twin Iztaccíhuatl, often visible during the final descent into Mexico City.
Book the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct afternoon sun. During the final 20 minutes of flight, watch for the volcanoes to the southeast. These are most visible during the clear morning hours or in the summer months after rain has cleared the city's smog.
Fort Worth
Views of the historic stockyards and downtown Fort Worth during the initial climb out of DFW.
Texas Hill Country
The rolling green hills and river valleys of central Texas as the flight heads south towards the border.
Cerro de la Silla
The iconic saddle-shaped mountain overlooking Monterrey may be visible in the distance to the west.
Central Plateau
The high-altitude arid landscapes and mining regions of the San Luis Potosí state.
Mexico City Megalopolis
An incredible perspective of the sheer scale of the world's most populous urban areas during the landing approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing clear views of the high plateau terrain. In the afternoon, expect heavy glare. If the plane circles the city from the north, you will get a great view of the Paseo de la Reforma and the city center.
Distance: 1,510 km (938 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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