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PSP → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic departure over the Coachella Valley with immediate views of Mt. San Jacinto, followed by a scenic trajectory over the border regions of El Paso and Juárez.
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Mt. San Jacinto
An incredible close-up view of the 10,834-foot peak that towers directly over the Palm Springs airport.
Salton Sea
California's largest lake, visible as a massive blue expanse surrounded by the Imperial Valley desert.
El Paso & Ciudad Juárez
A striking view of the international border where two massive cities meet at the Rio Grande.
Guadalupe Mountains
Home to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, rising dramatically from the desert floor.
Permian Basin Oil Fields
The dense grid patterns and infrastructure of one of the world's most productive petroleum provinces.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic takeoff experience as the plane climbs past the San Jacinto mountains. During night flights, this side provides a spectacular light show over the El Paso/Juárez border region and the twinkling lights of the Permian Basin oil rigs. In the morning, be prepared for significant glare as you fly eastward.
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Joshua Tree National Park
View the iconic rock formations and high desert wilderness shortly after departure from Palm Springs.
Phoenix Metropolitan Area
Gaze across the vast 'Valley of the Sun' and the surrounding mountainous desert preserves.
White Sands National Park
Spot the distinctive white gypsum dunefields of New Mexico glinting on the horizon.
Sacramento Mountains
High-altitude peaks and forested ridges that contrast sharply with the surrounding arid basins.
Abilene and Big Country
Observe the transition from the rugged western terrain to the agricultural plains of North Central Texas.
The left side is superior for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. It offers the best perspective of the Phoenix city layout and the northern New Mexico mountain ranges. Watch for the 'wind farms' near Abilene as you begin your descent into the DFW metroplex.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,808 km (1,123 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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