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CAE → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Columbia) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the transition from the rolling Piedmont to the Mississippi valley, along with a better chance of seeing the Dallas skyline during standard DFW arrival procedures.
Southern Appalachians
The distant, blue-hued ridges of the southernmost Appalachian Mountains visible to the north over Alabama.
Bankhead National Forest
A massive expanse of dense woodland and deep canyons in northern Alabama known as the 'Land of a Thousand Waterfalls'.
Ouachita Mountains
The unique east-west running ridges of the Ouachita range visible in the distance across the Arkansas border.
Dallas Skyline
On the standard 'STAR' arrival into DFW from the east, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Reunion Tower and downtown skyscrapers.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive reservoir that serves as a primary landmark when entering the final descent into the DFW metroplex.
The right side is the 'cool' side for morning flights, avoiding direct sunlight. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the right side is typically best for seeing the massive scale of the Dallas-Fort Worth urban sprawl and the impressive layout of DFW Airport itself, which is one of the world's largest by land area.
Augusta National
Shortly after takeoff, look for the deep green fairways of the world-famous golf course near the Georgia border.
Birmingham Industrial Belt
Aerial views of Alabama's largest city, including the historic Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Park.
Mississippi River Meanders
Observe the massive, serpentine oxbow lakes and sediment-heavy waters of the 'Mighty Mississippi' near Vicksburg.
Red River Valley
The distinct reddish-brown waters of the Red River as it winds through northwestern Louisiana near Shreveport.
Fort Worth Skyline
During standard south-flow landings, the left side provides a clear view of 'Cowtown' and the historic Stockyards.
For morning flights, the left side (south-facing) will experience significant sun glare; choose the right side instead. This side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon as you head west. Keep an eye out for the vast agricultural grids of the Mississippi Delta region.
Distance: 1,480 km (920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: CAE (33.93880081176758, -81.11949920654297)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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