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SAF → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (Santa Fe) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains during takeoff and better perspectives of the Caprock Escarpment and North Texas lake systems on approach.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Dramatic alpine peaks of the southernmost Rockies visible immediately after departure from Santa Fe.
Caprock Escarpment
A sharp geographic drop-off marking the edge of the Llano Estacado high plains into the rolling plains.
Red River
The winding, silt-heavy river that defines the border between Texas and Oklahoma.
Lake Lewisville
A massive reservoir often used as a landmark for pilots entering the DFW Terminal Control Area.
North Dallas Corridor
Aerial views of the sprawling urban development through Frisco, Plano, and Richardson during descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch closely in the first 10 minutes for the mountain peaks. In winter, these mountains are heavily snow-capped, providing excellent contrast against the high desert floor.
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Galisteo Basin
Scenic high-desert terrain with unique geological formations located just south of Santa Fe.
Llano Estacado
One of the largest level plateaus in North America, appearing as a vast, flat sea of agriculture.
West Texas Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines stretching across the horizon near the Texas-New Mexico border.
Possum Kingdom Lake
A large reservoir on the Brazos River known for its distinctive cliffs and deep blue water.
Fort Worth Skyline
A clear view of the 'Cowtown' skyscrapers if the flight path approaches DFW from the southwest.
The right side is preferable for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Look for the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the Texas Panhandle. During landing, this side often provides a direct look at the DFW airport infrastructure.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 885 km (550 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: SAF (35.617099761999995, -106.088996887)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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