Seeing Palo Duro Canyon from a plane
The second-largest canyon in the US, about 120 miles long and up to 800 ft deep, cut into the flat Texas Panhandle. Look for red and orange striped walls breaking an otherwise table-flat plain.
2 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Austin to Denver: sit on the left, 52 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to Denver | Left | 52 min after takeoff |
| Salt Lake City to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 80 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Palo Duro Canyon from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Palo Duro Canyon from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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