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LAS → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers unparalleled views of the northern stretches of the Grand Canyon, the vibrant hues of the Painted Desert, and the majestic peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico.
Lake Mead
Shortly after takeoff, view the expansive turquoise waters of the largest reservoir in the US formed by the Hoover Dam.
Grand Canyon North Rim
Observe the dramatic depth and scale of the canyon systems and the winding Colorado River as you head east.
Painted Desert
Witness the stratified layers of colorful siltstone and mudstone stretching across the Arizona landscape.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rockies provides snow-capped peaks and high-altitude terrain in New Mexico.
Lake Lewisville
During the descent into the DFW metroplex, this large North Texas lake marks the final approach phase.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare while capturing the soft light hitting the canyon walls. During winter, look for heavy snow cover on the New Mexico peaks, which provides a stark contrast to the desert floor.
Hoover Dam
A classic view of the engineering marvel and the O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge immediately after departure.
Mogollon Rim
See the massive geological escarpment that defines the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Albuquerque Skyline
The flight path often passes directly over or just south of the city, framed by the towering Sandia Peak.
West Texas Wind Farms
Vast arrays of white turbines dot the flat plains of the Llano Estacado as you cross into Texas.
Fort Worth Skyline
If landing from the north, you can see the downtown buildings of 'Cowtown' out the right window during final descent.
The right side is preferable for late afternoon or sunset flights, as the golden hour light creates deep shadows and brings out the texture of the Arizona and New Mexico topography. Keep your camera ready over West Texas to capture the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation fields.
Distance: 1,695 km (1,053 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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