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COU → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Columbia Regional Airport (Columbia) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the winding Lake of the Ozarks shortly after takeoff and typically provides a more direct view of the Dallas skyline during standard approach patterns into DFW.
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Lake of the Ozarks
Aerial view of the massive, serpentine reservoir known as the 'Magic Dragon' in central Missouri.
Ozark National Forest
Dense, rolling hills and hardwood forests spanning the border of Missouri and Arkansas.
Ouachita Mountains
Unique east-west trending mountain ridges visible as the flight crosses into the Arkansas-Oklahoma region.
Dallas Skyline
Iconic view of Reunion Tower and the downtown skyscrapers when approaching DFW from the north.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A large recreational lake east of Dallas often visible during the vectoring process for landing.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views during early morning departures. As you descend into the DFW metroplex, keep your camera ready for the distinctive Dallas skyline, which is most prominent from this side when the plane is directed onto a southern landing flow.
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Missouri River Plains
The fertile, patterned agricultural landscapes of central Missouri immediately following departure.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, situated on the border of Oklahoma and Texas.
Texas Motor Speedway
The massive oval racing complex located just north of the DFW airport perimeter.
Fort Worth Skyline
A view of the 'City of Cowboys and Culture' to the west during the final descent stages.
Red River Valley
The distinct red-tinted soil and winding river marking the boundary between Oklahoma and Texas.
The right side is the better choice for late afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct glare from the setting sun. It offers a great view of Lake Texoma and the sprawling suburban growth of the northern DFW 'Golden Corridor' including Frisco and Denton.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 788 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: COU (38.81809997558594, -92.21959686279295)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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