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SJC → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (San Jose) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the vast expanse of the Grand Canyon, which the flight path frequently skirts to the south.
Silicon Valley & Bay
Immediate views of the southern San Francisco Bay, the Diablo Range, and the tech campuses of San Jose and Santa Clara.
Sierra Nevada Range
Distant but dramatic views of high-altitude peaks, including the general direction of Yosemite National Park.
Grand Canyon North Rim
If the flight takes a northerly route, the massive scale and colorful strata of the Grand Canyon are visible in northern Arizona.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southern tip of the Rockies in New Mexico, featuring jagged peaks and high-altitude alpine scenery.
Fort Worth Skyline
Depending on the approach pattern into DFW, you may see the downtown skyscrapers of Fort Worth during descent.
Book an 'A' seat for the best views. The Grand Canyon usually appears about 90 to 110 minutes after departure. Morning flights provide the best direct lighting for the Sierra Nevada peaks without the glare of the southern sun.
Central Valley
The geometric patchwork of California's agricultural heartland stretching toward the horizon.
Mojave Desert
Expansive views of arid basins, dry lake beds, and rugged desert mountains in Southern California and Nevada.
Mogollon Rim
The dramatic topographical drop-off that defines the edge of the Colorado Plateau in central Arizona.
West Texas Plains
Vast, flat landscapes and wind farms stretching across the Permian Basin as you enter Texas airspace.
Choose the right side if flying in the late afternoon to enjoy a desert sunset, but be aware of the intense sun glare. This side is also excellent for spotting the unique geography of Meteor Crater if the pilot takes a more southerly vector over Arizona.
Distance: 2,310 km (1,435 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 5 min
Departure: SJC (37.362598, -121.929001)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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