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DFW → BTR
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (Baton Rouge)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for viewing the Dallas skyline shortly after takeoff and offers a more panoramic view of the Mississippi River's northern meanders and the Louisiana State Capitol building upon arrival.
Dallas Skyline
Clear views of the Bank of America Plaza and Reunion Tower if the flight departs toward the north or east.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive reservoir east of Dallas known for its long bridge carrying Interstate 30.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense, dark green forest canopy that marks the transition from the Texas plains to the humid South.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
One of the largest man-made bodies of water in the South, straddling the Texas-Louisiana border.
Louisiana State Capitol
The tallest capitol building in the U.S. is often visible on the left side during the final descent into BTR.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best angle for spotting the 'Old River Control Structure' where the Atchafalaya River diverges from the Mississippi. During fall, the changing colors of the hardwoods in East Texas are best viewed from this side.
Arlington Sports District
Views of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field are common during southern departures from DFW.
Cedar Creek Reservoir
A popular recreational lake south of the flight path with intricate, branching shorelines.
Kisatchie National Forest
Vast wilderness areas in central Louisiana characterized by bayous and cypress trees.
Mississippi River Curves
Dramatic oxbow lakes and sharp bends in the river as you enter the Baton Rouge area.
Industrial Corridor
Massive petrochemical refineries and shipping infrastructure along the river south of the airport.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the light reflecting off the Louisiana wetlands and bayous. Keep an eye out for the massive Horace Wilkinson Bridge spanning the Mississippi as you prepare to land. Note that summer afternoon thunderstorms often build up to the south, providing dramatic cloud formations on this side.
Distance: 616 km (383 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: BTR (30.533199, -91.149597)
Route Type: Domestic
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