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BPT → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Southeast Texas Regional Airport (Beaumont) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more direct view of the iconic Dallas skyline and several of the largest reservoirs in East Texas during the approach phase into DFW.
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Lake Livingston
One of the largest reservoirs in the state, offering shimmering water views early in the climb.
Richland-Chambers Reservoir
A vast Y-shaped body of water that serves as a major landmark mid-flight.
Dallas Skyline
Exceptional views of Reunion Tower and the downtown high-rises during the standard descent into DFW.
Trinity River Basin
The winding river path that cuts through the heart of the North Texas plains.
Choose the right side for sunset flights as the light hits the Dallas skyscrapers perfectly. Watch for the 'Golden Triangle' area between Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton as the plane banks for its final approach.
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Big Thicket National Preserve
Dense, diverse woodlands and bayous immediately northwest of Beaumont.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
A massive, sprawling lake known for fishing, visible in the heart of East Texas.
Texas Piney Woods
A continuous carpet of deep green loblolly and shortleaf pines stretching to the horizon.
Joe Pool Lake
A bright blue reservoir marking the transition from rural landscape to the suburban DFW fringe.
Sit on the left during early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side provides excellent views of the southern DFW suburbs like Cedar Hill and Mansfield if the plane approaches from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 435 km (270 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: BPT (29.9507999420166, -94.02069854736328)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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