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BHM → DAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham) to Dallas Love Field (Dallas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mississippi Delta's agricultural patterns and the most iconic views of the Dallas skyline and Lake Ray Hubbard during the descent into Love Field.
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Birmingham Center
Excellent views of the downtown area and the historic Sloss Furnaces depending on the departure runway.
Delta Grids
The unique, rectangular irrigation and farming patterns of the fertile Mississippi Delta region.
Red River
View the distinctively colored waterway near the Shreveport and Bossier City area.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue reservoir that serves as a major landmark for entering the Dallas metro area from the east.
Dallas Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Bank of America Plaza and Reunion Tower during the final approach to DAL.
The right side is the 'money seat' for this route. For the best photos, aim for a window behind the wing to capture the Dallas skyline during the final descent. For evening flights, the sunset often paints the sky beautifully on this side as you fly westward.
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Bryant-Denny Stadium
Catch a glimpse of the University of Alabama's campus in Tuscaloosa shortly after departing Birmingham.
Mississippi River
Observe the wide, meandering curves of the river as you transition from Mississippi into Louisiana.
East Texas Piney Woods
Vast stretches of dense forest that define the landscape of the Deep South and East Texas.
Trinity River
The river winding through the Texas landscape just before reaching the urban sprawl of Dallas.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun at your back, reducing glare. It is the better side for spotting the University of Alabama campus if the flight path tracks slightly south of the direct line.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 943 km (586 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Arrival: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Route Type: Domestic
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