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ELP → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from El Paso International Airport (El Paso) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic view of Texas' highest peaks and the scenic lake-dotted approach into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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Guadalupe Mountains
View the towering limestone cliffs of El Capitan and Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas.
Permian Basin
A vast industrial landscape of oil pads and access roads stretching across the West Texas desert.
Dyess Air Force Base
The massive runways and taxiways of this major B-1B Lancer bomber base are visible near Abilene.
Eagle Mountain Lake
A large reservoir northwest of Fort Worth that signals the transition into the humid Cross Timbers region.
North DFW Suburbs
Expansive views of Southlake, Grapevine, and the numerous golf courses near the airport boundary.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your eyes peeled about 20 minutes after takeoff for the Guadalupe Mountains. During a north-flow landing, you will get an excellent overview of the Grapevine Lake shoreline.
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The International Border
Direct views of the Rio Grande and the dense urban sprawl of Ciudad Juarez contrasting with El Paso.
Hueco Tanks
Iconic rock hills east of El Paso known for their unique geology and prehistoric pictographs.
Pecos River
Watch the deep, winding canyon carved by the river through the dry Chihuahuan Desert floor.
Sweetwater Wind Farms
One of the world's largest concentrations of wind turbines spanning the rolling hills of Central Texas.
Fort Worth Skyline
On southern arrivals, the right side offers a glimpse of the downtown Fort Worth towers and the historic Stockyards.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights as it faces south away from the harshest glare. It is the better side for viewing the international border during the initial climb. If the plane approaches from the south, you will have a front-row seat to the Fort Worth skyline.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 885 km (550 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: ELP (31.80719948, -106.37799840000002)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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