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CHS → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (Charleston) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is preferred primarily for the stunning departure views over Charleston Harbor and better lighting conditions for morning flights heading West.
Charleston Harbor
Historic views of Fort Sumter and the Battery shortly after departure from CHS.
Talladega National Forest
Dense southern pine forests and rolling hills across central Alabama.
Mississippi River
A prominent crossing of the massive waterway, often featuring barge traffic and wide oxbow bends.
Ouachita River
Winding river systems and swampy timberlands as the flight crosses into Louisiana and Arkansas.
Dallas Skyline
During standard easterly arrivals into DFW, the downtown Dallas skyscrapers are often visible to the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun at your back, reducing glare. During takeoff, look back for a final view of the Atlantic coastline. On the descent into DFW, watch for the distinctive Trinity River paths which signal you are entering the metroplex.
Lake Moultrie
Large South Carolina reservoir visible north of the flight path during the initial climb.
Atlanta Outskirts
The northern reaches of the Georgia capital's massive urban footprint.
Appalachian Foothills
Distant views of the southernmost tail of the Appalachian mountain range to the north.
Mississippi Delta
Intricate geometric patterns of agricultural fields in the fertile floodplains of the Delta region.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue landmark that serves as a primary visual point for pilots entering the DFW approach corridor.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Keep an eye out for large reservoirs like Lake Lavon as the plane maneuvers for landing; these are excellent indicators of your proximity to the airport. In winter, the lack of foliage makes the river systems of the Southeast much more defined.
Distance: 1,585 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: CHS (32.89860153, -80.04049683)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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