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DRO → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Durango La Plata County Airport (Durango) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers the most dramatic mountain scenery shortly after takeoff from Durango, including the high peaks of the San Juans and the Sangre de Cristo Range, followed by great views of the DFW suburbs and lakes.
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San Juan Mountains
Dramatic views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks of Southwest Colorado immediately following departure.
Sangre de Cristo Range
A long, narrow mountain spine stretching through New Mexico, visible as the flight heads southeast.
Amarillo Metro
The urban hub of the Texas Panhandle is often visible as the plane crosses into the High Plains.
Lake Lewisville
A large reservoir north of Dallas that serves as a primary landmark during the final descent into DFW.
Book a window on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the horizon. The first 20 minutes of the flight are the most scenic as you clear the high Rockies; keep your shutter speed high to capture the sharp mountain ridges.
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High Desert Plateau
The stark, beautiful landscape of the Four Corners region and Northern New Mexico's arid basins.
Capulin Volcano
An extinct cinder cone volcano in northeastern New Mexico that stands out prominently against the flat terrain.
Llano Estacado
Massive stretches of agricultural land featuring unique circular crop patterns created by center-pivot irrigation.
Eagle Mountain Lake
A scenic lake northwest of Fort Worth often passed during the arrival sequence into the DFW metroplex.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Watch for the distinct transition from the rocky New Mexico terrain to the perfectly flat, grid-like geometry of the Texas Panhandle ranch lands.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 1,084 km (674 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DRO (37.1515007019, -107.753997803)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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