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HRL → MAF
Which side of the plane to sit from Valley International Airport (Harlingen) to Midland International Airport (Midland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Rio Grande border and the rugged landscapes of Northern Mexico, providing a more dramatic contrast than the uniform ranch lands to the right.
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Rio Grande River
The meandering international border provides a distinct visual ribbon separating the United States and Mexico.
Tamaulipan Mezquital
A vast ecoregion of sub-tropical dryland characterized by dense thorny brush and unique cacti.
Sierra Madre Foothills
On very clear days, the distant high peaks of the Mexican mountain ranges are visible on the southwestern horizon.
Permian Basin Infrastructure
An intensive grid of oil pads and access roads marks the approach into the world's most productive oil field.
Book a left-side seat for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly interesting at dusk when the lights of border towns like Laredo and Eagle Pass begin to twinkle against the dark desert floor.
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South Texas Ranch Land
Vast, sprawling cattle ranches including portions of the historic King Ranch region.
Edwards Plateau
The landscape shifts into rugged limestone hills and karst topography as you fly north toward West Texas.
West Texas Wind Farms
Thousands of white wind turbines dot the horizon, showcasing Texas's leadership in renewable energy.
Rolling Plains
The transition into the shortgrass prairie and mesquite savannas that define the Concho Valley region.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. If flying at night, look for the synchronized red blinking lights of the massive wind farms near Big Spring.
Book Hotels in MidlandDistance: 774 km (481 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: HRL (26.228500366210938, -97.65440368652344)
Arrival: MAF (31.9424991607666, -102.2020034790039)
Route Type: Domestic
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