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DAL → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an immediate view of the Dallas skyline upon departure from Love Field and provides superior views of the Missouri River and the Kansas City metropolitan area on the typical arrival path.
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Downtown Dallas
Immediate, close-up views of the Reunion Tower and the Dallas CBD skyscrapers shortly after takeoff.
Lake Eufaula
The 'Gentle Giant' of Oklahoma, featuring a massive, winding shoreline visible during the mid-flight segment.
Missouri River
The wide, meandering path of the Missouri River as the flight enters the Kansas City terminal area.
KC Sports Complex
Clear views of Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium are common when landing from the south.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from DAL for the best urban photography of Dallas, and watch for the Missouri River loops as you descend into MCI.
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Frisco & North Dallas
Aerial views of the rapidly growing suburban corridors and sports complexes like The Star.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, spanning the border of Texas and Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City
Distant views of the Devon Tower and the metropolitan footprint of Oklahoma's capital.
Flint Hills
The distinct rolling topography of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem in eastern Kansas.
Sit on this side during evening flights to witness the sunset over the Great Plains. You will also have a better vantage point for spotting the grid-like agricultural patterns that define the landscape of southern Kansas.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 742 km (461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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