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AEX → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Alexandria International Airport (Alexandria) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic approach into the DFW metroplex, featuring expansive lake views and the best possibility of seeing the iconic Dallas skyline during northern-flow landings.
Kisatchie National Forest
Dense pine canopies and rolling hills of central Louisiana shortly after takeoff from AEX.
Red River Valley
The winding, reddish-brown waters of the Red River as the flight crosses from Louisiana into Texas.
Lake Tawakoni
A massive reservoir known as the Catfish Capital of Texas, providing a vast expanse of blue in the East Texas landscape.
Dallas Skyline
Clear views of the Reunion Tower and the Bank of America Plaza when the aircraft approaches DFW from the south.
Arlington Sports Complex
Distant views of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field during the final descent pattern.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to see the Dallas skyline silhouetted against the orange sky. This side is also preferred during the standard arrival from the southeast, as it captures the urban transition from rural East Texas more dramatically.
East Texas Piney Woods
The deep green landscape of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands, characterized by thick timber and small bayous.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A popular recreational lake east of Dallas featuring the long I-30 bridge crossing its waters.
Plano & Richardson
The dense, organized grid of the northern Dallas suburbs during the descent into DFW.
DFW Airport Grounds
An aerial perspective of one of the world's largest airports, showing multiple parallel runways and terminals.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. It offers a great view of the suburban sprawl of North Dallas and is often better for seeing the sheer scale of the DFW airfield upon landing.
Distance: 457 km (284 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: AEX (31.32740020751953, -92.54979705810548)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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