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RNO → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Reno Tahoe International Airport (Reno) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenery, including an initial view of Lake Tahoe upon departure, the dramatic peaks of Great Basin National Park, and the iconic red rock landscapes of the American Southwest.
Lake Tahoe
The deep blue alpine lake is often visible to the southwest during the initial climb from RNO.
Wheeler Peak
The highest point in Nevada's Great Basin National Park, featuring dramatic glacial carvings.
Lake Powell
The sprawling, turquoise waters of the Colorado River winding through red sandstone canyons.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The dramatic southern terminus of the Rocky Mountains near the New Mexico border.
Palo Duro Canyon
Known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, visible as the flight crosses the Texas Panhandle.
DFW Metroplex
Expansive views of the Dallas and Fort Worth skylines during the final descent and approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon and sunset flights, offering spectacular light over the red rock formations of Utah and Arizona. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for a glimpse of Lake Tahoe. On approach to DFW, this side frequently provides the best views of the airport's massive infrastructure and the surrounding urban sprawl.
Pyramid Lake
A striking desert basin lake located just northeast of Reno, visible shortly after takeoff.
Bonneville Salt Flats
The vast, blindingly white expanse of the Utah salt crust, stretching toward the horizon.
Wasatch Range
Aerial views of the rugged mountain corridor bordering Salt Lake City.
Southern Rockies
The northern edges of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped well into the summer.
Oklahoma Panhandle
The geometric patchwork of circular irrigation fields typical of the High Plains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is particularly rewarding in winter months when the Great Salt Lake and northern mountain ranges provide high-contrast snow views. Look for the sharp transition from the desert basin to the high peaks of the Rockies.
Distance: 2,161 km (1,343 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min
Departure: RNO (39.49909973144531, -119.76799774169922)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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