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PHX → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the starkly beautiful White Sands National Park, the Gila National Forest, and iconic Texas landmarks during the final approach into DFW.
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Gila National Forest
Vast wilderness area in New Mexico featuring deep canyons and forested mountain ranges.
Elephant Butte Reservoir
A strikingly blue body of water on the Rio Grande contrasting with the surrounding arid terrain.
White Sands National Park
Massive, brilliant white gypsum dunes visible even from cruising altitude in southern New Mexico.
Permian Basin
The heart of the Texas oil industry, featuring a dense grid of service roads and drilling pads.
AT&T Stadium
The massive, gleaming home of the Dallas Cowboys is often visible during the western arrival into DFW.
The right side is essential for viewing the unique white sands of New Mexico. For the best photography of the dunes, choose an afternoon flight when the sun creates high-contrast shadows on the sand.
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Mogollon Rim
A massive geological escarpment in Arizona marking the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
San Mateo Mountains
Rugged volcanic peaks in central New Mexico rising sharply from the desert floor.
Llano Estacado
One of the largest mesas in North America, characterized by its incredibly flat horizon.
Tarrant County Sprawl
Expansive views of North Texas suburbs and industrial hubs near the approach path.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for spotting the transition from the high desert plateaus of Arizona into the flat ranchlands of West Texas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,394 km (866 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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