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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Lake Tahoe

The deep blue alpine lake is often visible to the southwest during the initial climb from RNO.

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Wheeler Peak

The highest point in Nevada's Great Basin National Park, featuring dramatic glacial carvings.

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Lake Powell

The sprawling, turquoise waters of the Colorado River winding through red sandstone canyons.

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Sangre de Cristo Mountains

The dramatic southern terminus of the Rocky Mountains near the New Mexico border.

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Palo Duro Canyon

Known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, visible as the flight crosses the Texas Panhandle.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Pyramid Lake

A striking desert basin lake located just northeast of Reno, visible shortly after takeoff.

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Bonneville Salt Flats

The vast, blindingly white expanse of the Utah salt crust, stretching toward the horizon.

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Wasatch Range

Aerial views of the rugged mountain corridor bordering Salt Lake City.

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Southern Rockies

The northern edges of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, often snow-capped well into the summer.

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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.

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Route Information

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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