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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides an excellent view of the transition from the lush Texas Hill Country into the stark beauty of the Mexican Altiplano.

Right Side Highlights
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Fort Worth

Clear views of the City of Cowboys and Culture including the historic Stockyards.

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Texas Hill Country

The picturesque landscape of rolling hills and rivers south of the DFW metroplex.

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Chihuahuan Desert

The vast and colorful arid landscape of northern Mexico featuring unique geological formations.

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Mexican Altiplano

The high-altitude plateau characterized by dry lake beds and distant volcanic peaks.

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San Luis Potosi

A comprehensive view of the urban sprawl and historic architecture during the approach to SLP airport.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour over the desert. During the descent, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct colonial grid of the city center and the industrial zones bordering the airport.

Left Side Highlights
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Dallas Skyline

Great views of the downtown skyscrapers and the Trinity River basin shortly after takeoff.

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Rio Grande

Observe the natural border between the United States and Mexico winding through the scrubland.

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Sierra Madre Oriental

Watch the dramatic vertical ridges of the mountain range as you fly south toward the destination.

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Coastal Influence

Notice the formation of clouds and weather patterns moving in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the mountains, but be prepared for intense sunlight. Look for the dense forest coverage as you pass over the state of Nuevo Leon.

Top Activities in San Luis Potosi
Route Information

Distance: 1,244 km (773 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min

Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Arrival: SLP (22.25429916380001, -100.930999756)

Route Type: International

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