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SMF → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Sacramento International Airport (Sacramento) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premier view of Lake Tahoe and Yosemite's high country shortly after departure, followed by the dramatic geology of the American Southwest.
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Lake Tahoe
Exceptional views of the deep blue water and surrounding ski resorts.
Yosemite High Sierra
Glaciated peaks and the remote wilderness of the national park.
Mogollon Rim
The massive limestone and sandstone cliff marking the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Sedona Region
Distant but visible red rock formations in the Coconino National Forest.
DFW Metroplex
A sprawling view of the Dallas and Fort Worth urban landscape on final approach.
Choose the right side for the iconic Lake Tahoe photo shortly after takeoff. For morning flights, be aware of sun glare; however, the shadows in the desert canyons during the afternoon are breathtaking.
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Northern Sierras
High altitude granite peaks and national forest land.
Pyramid Lake
A striking endorheic salt lake in northwestern Nevada.
Great Basin Desert
Endless 'basin and range' topography across Nevada.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico.
Texas Panhandle
Geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation and wind farms.
Keep an eye out for the distinct circular irrigation patterns over West Texas. For late afternoon flights, this side avoids direct sun glare, making photography easier.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,298 km (1,428 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min
Departure: SMF (38.69540023803711, -121.59100341796876)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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