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DFW → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side generally offers the most iconic landmarks, including a potential view of the Memphis skyline, the prominent Mississippi River crossing, and the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains during the descent into Georgia.
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Dallas Skyline
Clear views of downtown Dallas and the Trinity River corridor shortly after takeoff from DFW.
Red River Valley
The winding red silt-laden waters that define the border between Texas and Oklahoma.
Ouachita Mountains
Rolling, ancient forested ridges visible as the flight crosses into western Arkansas.
Mississippi River
A massive geographic milestone where the river meanders through the fertile plains near Memphis.
Memphis Skyline
Views of the 'Bluff City' and the iconic Pyramid located on the banks of the Mississippi.
Appalachian Foothills
The terrain becomes increasingly rugged and green as the flight enters the northern Alabama and Georgia borders.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. During the final approach into ATL from the west, the left side often provides a distant view of the Atlanta city skyline if landing on the northern runways. Keep an eye out for the expansive Lake Lanier to the northeast during the descent phase.
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DFW Complex
A bird's-eye view of the massive DFW airport layout if the flight departs towards the south.
East Texas Piney Woods
A sea of deep green pine forests stretching across the eastern portion of Texas.
Mississippi Delta
The flat, rich alluvial plains characterized by geometric agricultural patterns in Mississippi.
Birmingham
The industrial heart of Alabama, often visible with its distinct ridges and urban layout.
Talladega National Forest
Extensive woodland areas and low mountain ridges in eastern Alabama.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset behind the aircraft's wing. On clear days, the descent into Atlanta from the west offers a great view of the suburban sprawl and the dense tree canopy for which the Atlanta metro area is famous. If the flight loops south of the city for landing, the right side may see Hartsfield-Jackson's massive terminal complex first.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,175 km (730 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: Domestic
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