Del Bajio to Dallas-Fort Worth is 867 miles (1,395 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The northbound climb-out from Guanajuato offers more dramatic and sustained scenery with the Sierra Madre Occidental dominating the right side. While the landing approach into DFW provides urban interest on the left, the takeoff views of Mexico's major mountain range are more visually distinctive and geographically significant.
Flight Path
Zacatecas plateau and mining region, transition from Sierra Madre Occidental to the Mexican Altiplano, the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) valley marking the US-Mexico border, and the Edwards Plateau terrain of south-central Texas as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BJX
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Guanajuato. The mountain range rises dramatically to the right (west) of the departure corridor, creating a striking visual as you gain altitude over the first 10-15 minutes of flight.
Landing at DFW
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as you descend from the northeast. The sprawling urban area, major highways, and the Trinity River valley become increasingly visible on the left during the final approach vectors into DFW.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from De Guanajuato International (BJX) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Del Bajio to Dallas-Fort Worth. The northbound climb-out from Guanajuato offers more dramatic and sustained scenery with the Sierra Madre Occidental dominating the right side. While the landing approach into DFW provides urban interest on the left, the takeoff views of Mexico's major mountain range are more visually distinctive and geographically significant.
What can I see during takeoff from De Guanajuato International in Del Bajio?
During takeoff from De Guanajuato International (BJX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Sierra Madre Occidental as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Guanajuato. The mountain range rises dramatically to the right (west) of the departure corridor, creating a striking visual as you gain altitude over the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Sierra Madre Occidental, Guanajuato city and surrounding colonial mining valleys, Lake Yuriria (visible to the northeast), high-altitude plateau terrain of central Mexico.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
When landing at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as you descend from the northeast. The sprawling urban area, major highways, and the Trinity River valley become increasingly visible on the left during the final approach vectors into DFW. Notable sights include: Dallas-Fort Worth urban sprawl and downtown skylines, Trinity River and its floodplain, Lake Lewisville (north of the metroplex), Fort Worth industrial district.
How long is the flight from Del Bajio to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The flight from De Guanajuato International (BJX) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 867 miles (1,395 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Del Bajio to Dallas-Fort Worth flight path pass over?
Zacatecas plateau and mining region, transition from Sierra Madre Occidental to the Mexican Altiplano, the Rio Bravo (Rio Grande) valley marking the US-Mexico border, and the Edwards Plateau terrain of south-central Texas as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth region