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ANC → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most concentrated glacial fields in North America and the dramatic eastern front of the Rockies, with superior lighting for photography.
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Chugach Mountains
Immediately after takeoff, witness the jagged, snow-capped peaks and glaciers surrounding Anchorage.
Wrangell-St. Elias
Massive icefields and some of the continent's highest volcanoes like Mt. Bona and Mt. St. Elias.
Canadian Rockies
Soar over the dramatic peaks of Jasper and Banff National Parks in the Alberta section of the range.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Big Muddy as it cuts through the Montana and South Dakota plains.
Central Plains
The geometric precision of center-pivot irrigation circles creating a vast green and gold mosaic.
Choose a window on the left (port) side to avoid direct sunlight on southbound flights, which minimizes glare and window reflections for photos. On clear days, the view of the St. Elias Range shortly after departure is one of the most spectacular sights in civil aviation. In winter, this side offers the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis on overnight red-eye flights.
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Stunning views of the rugged coastline and the intricate fjords of the Alexander Archipelago.
Coast Mountains
The dense forests and deep, glaciated valleys of British Columbia's massive interior ranges.
Yellowstone & Tetons
Distant but distinct views of the jagged Grand Tetons and the thermal basins of Yellowstone National Park.
Wyoming Basins
The stark, colorful erosion patterns of the high-altitude Red Desert in Southern Wyoming.
DFW Metroplex
A sweeping view of the sprawling Dallas and Fort Worth urban landscape during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the American West. Watch for the change from deep forest to high-desert terrain as you cross into the Lower 48. During the descent into DFW, the right side often provides a clearer view of the downtown Dallas skyline depending on the landing configuration.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 4,889 km (3,038 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 45 min
Departure: ANC (61.17440032958984, -149.99600219726562)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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