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DFW → MFE
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Mc Allen Miller International Airport (Mcallen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the rugged transitions of the Texas Hill Country and the sprawling historic ranch lands of South Texas, while also avoiding the harsh morning sun for early flights.
Fort Worth Stockyards
A bird's-eye view of the historic cattle district and the downtown Fort Worth area during climb.
Lake Whitney
Stunning views of the limestone bluffs and the winding Brazos River reservoir.
Hill Country Edge
Observe the transition from flat plains to the rugged, rolling terrain of the Edwards Plateau.
San Antonio Perimeter
Distant views of the Texas Hill Country to the west and the outer loops of San Antonio.
King Ranch
The edge of one of the largest and most famous ranches in the world becomes visible in South Texas.
McAllen Urban View
A detailed look at the growing urban center and the proximity to the Mexican border during final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Texas horizon. This side provides a more diverse landscape view, transitioning from the urban DFW area to the vast ranch lands. Watch for the 'dry line' weather transitions often visible from this side.
Dallas Skyline
Excellent views of the downtown Dallas skyscrapers and the Reunion Tower shortly after departure.
Joe Pool Lake
A large reservoir visible in the southern suburbs of the DFW metroplex.
Austin Skyline
On clear days, the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas campus are visible in the distance to the east.
Brazos River
Watch for the winding curves of this historic river cutting through the central Texas plains.
RGV Irrigation Grids
Precision-engineered agricultural patterns of the Rio Grande Valley as you descend into McAllen.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight, or if you are interested in spotting the urban skylines of Dallas and Austin. Keep an eye out for the vast wind farms near the midpoint of the journey.
Distance: 756 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: MFE (26.17580032, -98.23860168)
Route Type: Domestic
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