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MEX → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks of the journey, including a high-probability view of the twin volcanoes near Mexico City and a superior angle of the Dallas skyline during the final approach.
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The Twin Volcanoes
Unrivaled views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl rising above the smog during the initial climb.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Spectacular views of the sharply folded mountain ridges stretching across Nuevo León.
Monterrey Metro
The industrial skyline of Monterrey and the iconic Cerro de la Silla mountain in the distance.
South Texas Plains
Geometric patterns of massive cattle ranches and oil fields characteristic of the South Texas brush country.
Dallas Skyline
The distinctive glass towers of downtown Dallas and Reunion Tower during the southern descent into DFW.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for this route. For the best photography, book an afternoon flight when the sun is in the west, illuminating the volcanoes and the Sierra Madre mountains. During landing at DFW, this side typically offers a clear view of the Dallas urban core.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthWest CDMX Sprawl
Dramatic views of the dense urban grid and Chapultepec Park immediately following departure from MEX.
Nevado de Toluca
The majestic, often snow-capped peak of Mexico's fourth-highest mountain visible to the west.
Chihuahuan Desert
Vast, arid landscapes and rugged arroyos as the flight crosses Northern Mexico.
Amistad Reservoir
A massive body of water on the Rio Grande marking the international border between Coahuila and Texas.
Texas Hill Country
Transitioning from desert to the rolling green limestone hills of Central Texas near Fredericksburg.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare. This side provides excellent views of the high-altitude plateau and the remote desert basins of Northern Mexico. Watch for the Rio Grande crossing about halfway through the flight.
Get eSIMs for Mexico
Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,510 km (938 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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