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DFW → BPT
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Southeast Texas Regional Airport (Beaumont)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dense Big Thicket National Preserve and the impressive industrial architecture of the Gulf Coast's refinery complexes.
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Fort Worth View
A clear sightline of downtown Fort Worth and the historic Stockyards district shortly after takeoff.
Lake Livingston
A massive water body on the Trinity River providing a stark contrast to the surrounding greenery.
Big Thicket Preserve
A glimpse into one of the most biodiverse areas in the world with ancient cypress trees.
Industrial Corridor
Dramatic views of the sprawling Port Arthur and Beaumont oil refineries and shipping canals.
Neches River Delta
Intricate swamp networks and coastal marshlands as the plane aligns for final approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun begins to set over the Gulf Coast marshlands. It offers the most unique views of the petrochemical infrastructure that defines the Beaumont-Port Arthur area. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Trinity River for vast landscape shots.
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Dallas Skyline
Distant views of the iconic Reunion Tower and the Bank of America Plaza upon departure.
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Glittering blue expanses of one of Texas's largest man-made lakes surrounded by forest.
Angelina National Forest
Dense canopies of the East Texas Piney Woods stretching toward the horizon.
Sabine River
The winding natural border between Texas and Louisiana visible during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct solar glare. This side provides the best views of the northern reservoir systems and the dense timberlands of the Angelina forest. Look for the distinct change in soil color from the dark North Texas clay to the sandy East Texas loams.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 435 km (270 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: BPT (29.9507999420166, -94.02069854736328)
Route Type: Domestic
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