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DFW → MLM
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (Morelia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Texas Hill Country, the Rio Grande crossing, and the rugged, volcanic terrain of the Mexican Plateau and Michoacán highlands.
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Texas Hill Country
Rolling limestone hills and winding river canyons south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Rio Grande
The winding international border between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, marking the transition into Mexico.
Mexican Altiplano
High-altitude desert landscapes featuring stark plains and volcanic outcrops through Central Mexico.
Michoacán Volcanoes
Views of the ancient cinder cones and rugged volcanic fields that define the landscape near Morelia.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while enjoying golden hour over the desert. Look for the distinct 'V' of the Rio Grande at the border and keep an eye out for the small, perfectly formed volcanic cones typical of the Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field as you approach MLM.
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DFW Metroplex
Aerial view of downtown Dallas and the sprawling suburban landscape shortly after takeoff.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic views of the eastern mountain range's jagged limestone ridges as you enter Mexican airspace.
Lake Cuitzeo
One of Mexico's largest lakes, often visible with vibrant mineral colors just before the final descent into Morelia.
San Luis Potosí
A distant view of the historic colonial mining city and its modern industrial outskirts.
Sit on the left for sunrise flights to see the morning light hitting the Sierra Madre peaks. On descent, watch for the vast, shallow waters of Lake Cuitzeo, which can change color based on the season and water level.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,504 km (935 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: MLM (19.849899292, -101.025001526)
Route Type: International
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