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SNA → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (Santa Ana) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the High Desert, the edge of the Grand Canyon region, and the colorful geological formations of Northern Arizona and New Mexico.
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San Bernardino Mountains
Pass over Mt. San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California, shortly after departure.
Mojave Desert
View the vast expanse of dry lake beds and the Joshua Tree National Park area.
Colorado River
Cross the winding blue ribbon of the Colorado River near the California-Arizona border.
Painted Desert
Observe the vibrant red and orange stratified rock layers of Northern Arizona.
Amarillo Area
Spot the urban hub of the Texas Panhandle and the iconic Cadillac Ranch art installation.
On afternoon flights, the left side is preferable as it faces north, avoiding direct sun glare. Look out for the snow-capped peaks in winter months within the first 30 minutes of flight. High-altitude visibility is usually excellent over the desert, so keep your camera ready for the colorful rock formations near the Arizona-New Mexico border.
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Pacific Coastline
Catch a glimpse of the Newport Beach coastline during the initial climb if the flight loops west.
Sonoran Desert
Fly over the rugged landscapes and saguaro-filled vistas of Southern Arizona.
Sandia Mountains
See the dramatic eastern face of the mountains overlooking Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Texas Panhandle Plains
Marvel at the geometric precision of center-pivot irrigation circles across the high plains.
Fort Worth Skyline
Detailed views of the downtown Fort Worth district and the Stockyards on the final approach.
The right side is best for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Texas horizon. Keep an eye out for the Salton Sea in the distance during the first hour. As you approach DFW from the west, the right side often provides a clearer view of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex sprawl and the Trinity River basin.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 1,935 km (1,202 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: SNA (33.67570114, -117.8679962)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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