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DAL → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Love Field (Dallas) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Dallas skyline upon departure and a stunning approach over Lake Pontchartrain and the iconic Causeway bridge.
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Downtown Dallas
Clear views of the Bank of America Plaza and Reunion Tower shortly after takeoff from Love Field.
Piney Woods
The transition from North Texas prairies to the dense, lush forests of East Texas.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
A massive, shimmering body of water nestled within the Angelina National Forest.
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
The world's longest bridge over water, visible as a straight line cutting across the lake.
Lake Pontchartrain
The vast expanse of the brackish estuary during the final descent into New Orleans.
Sit on the left for the best aerial perspective of the Causeway bridge during descent into MSY. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare and providing the best lighting for photography of the East Texas landscape and the lake.
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Fair Park
The historic Art Deco complex and Cotton Bowl stadium visible during initial climb-out.
Atchafalaya Basin
The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, featuring a maze of bayous and cypress trees.
Mississippi River Meanders
Dramatic oxbow lakes and winding loops of the river as it nears the Gulf of Mexico.
Industrial Corridor
Large-scale shipping vessels and refineries that power the Louisiana economy along the riverbanks.
Maurepas Swamp
Deep swamp terrain and coastal marshes just west of New Orleans.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side provides an excellent look at the unique hydrological patterns of the Mississippi River and the deep Louisiana swamps. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive 'S' curves of the river as you enter the New Orleans metro area.
Book Hotels in New OrleansDistance: 701 km (436 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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