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DAL → ELD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (El Dorado)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most consistent views of major North Texas reservoirs and a direct perspective of the unique state-line layout of Texarkana before entering Arkansas.
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North Dallas Suburbs
View the dense residential grids and corporate hubs of Richardson and Plano during initial climb.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue expanse featuring the long Interstate 30 bridge cutting across the water.
Lake Fork Reservoir
Spot one of the premier trophy bass fishing lakes in the country with its many jagged coves.
Texarkana State Line
The city where State Line Avenue splits the town directly between Texas and Arkansas.
Millwood Lake
A sprawling Arkansas reservoir known for its flooded timber and diverse bird populations.
Sit on the left for evening flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side offers better views of the larger lake systems. Keep your eyes peeled about 20 minutes into the flight for the cluster of reservoirs near the state border. During autumn, the hardwood transition in the Arklatex region offers beautiful patches of orange and red.
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Dallas Skyline
A panoramic view of Downtown Dallas and the Reunion Tower shortly after takeoff from Love Field.
East Texas Piney Woods
The landscape transforms into a thick, continuous carpet of dark green pine and hardwood forests.
Cedar Creek Reservoir
A long, narrow lake visible to the southeast, popular for weekend getaways and boating.
El Dorado Industrial Hub
View the sprawling chemical and petroleum processing plants that drive the local South Arkansas economy.
Red River Basin
The winding, red-silt river that snakes through the agricultural plains south of the flight path.
Choose the right side for morning departures to see the sunrise over the Piney Woods. This side is excellent for seeing the transition from the blackland prairies of Dallas into the dense timberlands. On descent into ELD, look for the unique patterns of the local oil and chemical infrastructure which are brightly lit during night arrivals.
Book Hotels in El DoradoDistance: 379 km (235 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Arrival: ELD (33.22100067138672, -92.81330108642578)
Route Type: Domestic
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