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DFW → BHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic views of the Dallas skyline during departure and better vantage points for the Mississippi River's southern bends and Birmingham's industrial landmarks on arrival.
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Dallas Skyline
Iconic views of the Reunion Tower and the Bank of America Plaza shortly after departure from DFW.
Piney Woods
The dense evergreen forests characteristic of East Texas and Western Louisiana stretching to the horizon.
Mississippi River Vicksburg
A clear view of the river's main channel and the historic infrastructure near the Mississippi-Louisiana border.
Vulcan Statue
The massive cast-iron statue of Vulcan on Red Mountain is often visible during the final descent into BHM.
Sit on the right side for afternoon flights to have the sun behind you, providing the best lighting for the Dallas skyline and the Alabama hills. During the descent into Birmingham, keep an eye out for Sloss Furnaces and the grid layout of the 'Magic City' center.
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DFW North Airfield
Expansive views of one of the world's busiest airport complexes and the sprawling North Dallas suburbs.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive reservoir east of Dallas that marks the transition from the metroplex to rural East Texas.
Mississippi Delta Oxbows
Unique crescent-shaped lakes formed by the shifting path of the Mississippi River over centuries.
Bankhead National Forest
Dense, rolling green canopies as the flight path enters the Appalachian foothills of Northern Alabama.
On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, making it bright and potentially difficult for photos. However, it is the best side for spotting the dramatic river curves in the Arkansas/Mississippi border region. Watch for the terrain to change from flat plains to rolling hills as you cross the Tennessee River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 959 km (596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Route Type: Domestic
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