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DFW → SAF
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (Santa Fe)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the deep red hues of Palo Duro Canyon and the majestic peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains during the descent into Santa Fe.
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Red River Basin
The winding banks of the Red River mark the border regions shortly after departing the DFW metroplex.
Palo Duro Canyon
Known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, this massive system features vibrant red rock and deep ravines near Amarillo.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rockies, providing a stunning backdrop during the descent into Santa Fe.
Santa Fe National Forest
Lush alpine forests and rugged terrain visible just before landing at SAF.
Evening flights are spectacular on this side, as the setting sun illuminates the red rocks of Palo Duro and casts a 'blood of Christ' pink glow on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the best mountain photography.
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Texas Agricultural Grids
Intricate circular irrigation patterns and geometric farmland of the Rolling Plains.
Llano Estacado
The 'Staked Plains' provide a vast, flat high-altitude plateau landscape typical of West Texas.
Eastern New Mexico Mesas
Distinctive flat-topped mesas begin to appear as the aircraft crosses into New Mexico territory.
Sandia Mountains
Distant views of the Sandia range near Albuquerque are often visible on the horizon during the final approach.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The geometric patterns of the Texas Panhandle are best viewed mid-flight when the sun is high, highlighting the contrast between the red soil and green crops.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 885 km (550 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: SAF (35.617099761999995, -106.088996887)
Route Type: Domestic
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