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DFW → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the volcanic chain stretching across Guatemala and El Salvador, alongside the dramatic Pacific coastline.
Texas Coastal Bend
Intricate barrier islands and lagoons near Corpus Christi as the plane exits U.S. airspace.
Sierra Madre Oriental
The rugged, folded mountain ridges of eastern Mexico rising sharply from the coastal plains.
Guatemalan Volcanoes
A breathtaking line of peaks, including the active Volcan de Fuego and the massive Volcan de Agua.
Salvadoran Pacific Coast
Dramatic views of the surf-heavy coastline and dark sand beaches of El Salvador during the approach.
Zapotitlan Valley
Fertile agricultural valleys nestled between mountain ranges as the aircraft enters Salvadoran airspace.
The right side is the 'volcano side.' On clear days, you can often see smoke plumes from Fuego in Guatemala. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses. The descent into SAL over the Pacific coast provides excellent photo opportunities of the shoreline.
Dallas Skyline
Aerial view of the downtown Dallas skyscrapers and the sprawling DFW metroplex shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Mexico
Vast turquoise waters and distant offshore oil platforms as the flight leaves the Texas coast.
Yucatan Peninsula
Dense tropical jungles and the flat limestone landscapes of southeastern Mexico.
Lake Ilopango
A massive volcanic crater lake located just east of San Salvador, visible during the final descent.
Morning flights on this side will experience significant sun glare. For the best views of Lake Ilopango, watch the terrain closely about 10 minutes before landing. This side is generally quieter for lighting during afternoon departures from Dallas.
Distance: 2,310 km (1,435 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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