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DAL → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Dallas skyline immediately after takeoff from Love Field, followed by expansive views of East Texas reservoirs and the approach into Houston.
Downtown Dallas
Immediate views of the Reunion Tower and the Dallas skyline as the plane climbs south-southeast.
Richland Chambers Reservoir
The third-largest inland reservoir by surface area in Texas, appearing as a massive blue expanse.
Sam Houston National Forest
Dense pine and hardwood canopies stretching across the East Texas landscape.
Lake Houston
A clear view of the reservoir on the San Jacinto River during the final descent into IAH.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when traveling south, as the sun will be on the opposite side. On clear days, the proximity to the Dallas skyscrapers after departing DAL is the highlight of the trip.
DFW International Airport
Visible in the distance to the west, showcasing one of the world's largest airport infrastructures.
Trinity River Basin
The winding silver ribbon of the Trinity River follows much of the flight path southward.
Cedar Creek Reservoir
A long, narrow lake popular for recreation, easily spotted mid-flight.
The Woodlands
The heavily forested master-planned community provides a lush green carpet during the approach to IAH.
Choose the right side for sunset views on evening flights. This side is also excellent for spotting the massive scale of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sprawl during the initial climb.
Distance: 349 km (217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: Domestic
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