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DFW → ONT
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Ontario International Airport (Ontario)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the best viewing angle for iconic geological landmarks like Meteor Crater and the snow-capped San Francisco Peaks, along with a dramatic descent over the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Meteor Crater
A nearly perfect circular impact crater visible near Winslow, Arizona, approximately 50,000 years old.
San Francisco Peaks
The volcanic mountain range near Flagstaff, often capped with snow during winter and spring.
Painted Desert
Vibrant, multicolored rock layers and badlands stretching across the Arizona plateau.
San Bernardino National Forest
Dense alpine forests and rugged ridges during the low-altitude approach into the Inland Empire.
Inland Empire Sprawl
A clear view of the grid-patterned cities of Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana during touchdown.
Keep your camera ready about 90 minutes after takeoff from DFW to spot the Meteor Crater. During the winter, the right side offers spectacular views of the snow-covered mountains in Northern Arizona and Southern California.
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Chihuahuan Desert
Vast stretches of high-altitude desert across West Texas and southern New Mexico.
Border Cities
Views of the sprawling El Paso and Ciudad Juárez metropolitan area along the Rio Grande.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering saline lake in the California desert visible during the final descent.
San Jacinto Peak
The dramatic 10,834-foot vertical drop of the mountain overlooking Palm Springs.
Coachella Valley
Lush green golf courses and agriculture contrasting sharply against the surrounding desert sands.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific horizon as you approach California. This side also offers a better view of the US-Mexico border geography during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,908 km (1,186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: ONT (34.05599975585937, -117.60099792480467)
Route Type: Domestic
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