About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Bahias De Huatulco International (HUX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-fort Worth to Bahias Dehuatulco. While the right side has a slight edge at DFW departure, the left side wins the overall flight. As the route tracks south-southeast over Mexico, the left side faces east toward the Gulf of Mexico coastal plain and eventually the Sierra Madre del Sur ranges. On descent into HUX, the left side delivers the most dramatic views of the Pacific bays and coastline that make Huatulco famous.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. DFW's primary southbound departures on runways 17L/17R/18L/18R put the right side facing west and southwest, giving views over the Fort Worth skyline and the sprawling DFW metroplex as the aircraft climbs out. The right side also catches the Trinity River corridor and Lake Worth to the northwest of Fort Worth. Notable sights include: Fort Worth downtown skyline, Lake Worth, Trinity River corridor, Arlington/Grand Prairie urban grid.
What can I see when landing at Bahias De Huatulco International in Bahias Dehuatulco?
When landing at Bahias De Huatulco International (HUX), sit on the Left side for the best views. HUX sits on the Pacific coast, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northwest on runway 29 or 11. A left-side seat on approach gives views of the Sierra de Miahuatlán ridgelines descending toward the coast and the bays of Huatulco themselves — Santa Cruz Bay and Chahué Bay — as the aircraft turns final. The Pacific Ocean opens up dramatically to the left on the base leg. Notable sights include: Bahías de Huatulco bay system (Santa Cruz, Chahué, Tangolunda bays), Sierra de Miahuatlán foothills, Pacific Ocean coastline, Rio Copalita estuary.
How long is the flight from Dallas-fort Worth to Bahias Dehuatulco?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Bahias De Huatulco International (HUX) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Dallas-fort Worth to Bahias Dehuatulco flight path pass over?
The flight crosses central Texas over the Hill Country south of Austin, then enters Mexico near Monterrey or Laredo depending on routing. It tracks over the Sierra Madre Oriental foothills in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, then crosses the high central Mexican plateau through San Luis Potosí and Hidalgo states. The route descends over the Sierra Madre del Sur in Oaxaca state — a dramatic series of folded ridges and deep valleys — before dropping to the Pacific coastal strip at Huatulco. The Gulf of Mexico may be briefly visible to the left in the early Mexican portion of the flight.