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DFW → ZCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (Zacatecas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the arid borderlands, the massive Amistad Reservoir, and the dramatic high-altitude plateau landscapes of Zacatecas during the final descent.
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Arlington Sports Complex
Aerial views of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field depending on the specific departure corridor.
Amistad Reservoir
The striking blue waters of this massive international reservoir contrast sharply with the surrounding desert.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast, desolate, and beautiful expanses of high-altitude desert featuring unique geological formations.
Zacatecas Highlands
Rugged, mineral-rich mountains that have defined the region's mining history for centuries during the descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch spectacular sunsets over the Mexican Altiplano. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight for the best views of the semi-arid mountain peaks surrounding ZCL.
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DFW Metroplex
Clear views of Grapevine Lake and the sprawling northern suburbs of Dallas immediately after takeoff.
Texas Hill Country
The landscape shifts into the rolling limestone hills and cedar-covered ridges of central Texas.
Rio Grande Crossing
The international border is marked by the winding river separating Texas from the state of Coahuila.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Dramatic views of the jagged, north-south running mountain ridges as the flight enters deep into Mexico.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. This side is better for spotting the urban density of the DFW area and the lush transition of the Sierra Madre mountains.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 1,242 km (772 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: ZCL (22.8971004486, -102.68699646)
Route Type: International
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