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DAL → HRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to Valley International Airport (Harlingen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (West) offers a superior urban and geographic tour, featuring prime views of the Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio skylines, as well as the transition into the South Texas brush country.
Dallas Skyline
Immediate, close-up views of Reunion Tower and the iconic skyscrapers of downtown Dallas upon takeoff.
Austin City Center
Excellent vantage point for the Texas State Capitol and the dense high-rise cluster along Lady Bird Lake.
San Antonio Skyline
Spot the Tower of the Americas and the sprawling layout of the Alamo City mid-flight.
Texas Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines scattered across the vast ranch lands of the Rio Grande Valley hinterlands.
South Texas Brush Country
Unique geometric patterns of historic cattle ranches and mesquite plains during the final approach.
This is the best side for city spotting. Be ready within the first 5 minutes for Dallas views and approximately 25-40 minutes in for Austin and San Antonio. Afternoon flights offer a spectacular golden hour glow over the Texas plains.
East Dallas & Lakes
Aerial views of White Rock Lake and the residential sprawl of East Dallas shortly after departure.
Austin-Bergstrom Area
A distant view of Austin's primary airport and the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country transition.
Gulf of Mexico Horizon
On clear days during the descent, the deep blue line of the Gulf of Mexico is visible to the east.
Padre Island
The long, thin silhouette of the world's longest barrier island stretching along the coastline.
Select the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best perspective of the Laguna Madre and the coastal landscape as you approach Harlingen from the north.
Distance: 740 km (460 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Arrival: HRL (26.228500366210938, -97.65440368652344)
Route Type: Domestic
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