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ATL → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic approach into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, frequently providing iconic views of the Dallas skyline and more dramatic perspectives of the Mississippi River's southern meanders.
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Atlanta Perimeter
Clear views of the sprawling suburban landscape and the dense tree canopy of the 'City in a Forest' shortly after takeoff.
Mississippi River Meanders
A stunning crossing near Vicksburg, where the river carves deep oxbow lakes and wide loops through the delta soil.
East Texas Piney Woods
The transition from the agricultural plains of Louisiana into the vast, dark green timberlands of Eastern Texas.
Dallas Skyline
On many southern approaches into DFW, the left side provides a front-row seat to the skyscrapers of downtown Dallas and the Reunion Tower.
For the best experience, choose a flight arriving in the late afternoon. As the plane descends into Texas, the low sun illuminates the Mississippi River and creates a golden glow over the Dallas skyline. Window seats behind the wing are preferred to keep the wing flap out of your landscape photos.
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Birmingham Metro
A birds-eye view of Alabama's largest metropolitan area, including the historic Sloss Furnaces and the rolling Appalachian foothills.
Logan Martin Lake
A large reservoir on the Coosa River in Alabama, often sparkling with sunlight during the first third of the flight.
Mississippi Delta Plains
View of the vast, flat agricultural quilt-work of the northern Mississippi Delta region during the mid-flight cruise.
North Texas Suburbs
A perspective of the rapid development in Frisco and Plano, featuring massive corporate campuses and planned residential grids.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the Mississippi River roughly 45-50 minutes into the flight; the scale of the floodplains is particularly impressive from this altitude.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 1,175 km (730 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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