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DFW β CHA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Lovell Field (Chattanooga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is preferred primarily for the scenic arrival into Chattanooga, offering iconic views of Lookout Mountain and the Moccasin Bend of the Tennessee River during the descent.
Piney Woods
The expansive evergreen forests of East Texas and southern Arkansas provide a lush green carpet below.
River Traffic
Spot industrial barges and winding oxbow lakes along the Mississippi River basin near the state borders.
Lookout Mountain
The most famous geographic landmark in the region, appearing as a long, high ridge just before landing.
Moccasin Bend
A distinct, sharp U-turn of the Tennessee River that is clearly visible during the final descent into Lovell Field.
Chattanooga Waterfront
Views of the downtown area, including the Tennessee Aquarium and the city's historic bridges over the water.
The right side is essential for seeing Lookout Mountain. On the final approach into CHA, keep your eyes peeled for the 'Moccasin Bend' of the riverβit is one of the most photographed aerial views in Tennessee. Afternoon flights on this side may experience some glare.
Dallas Metroplex
Aerial views of the northern Dallas suburbs and Lewisville Lake shortly after takeoff from DFW.
Mississippi River
A grand crossing of the United States' largest river, typically south of Memphis, showing the scale of the waterway.
Tennessee Valley
The transition into the rolling green ridges and agricultural valleys of the southeastern United States.
Ozark Outskirts
Dense forest canopies of the eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi regions visible during cruise altitude.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers better views of the vast Mississippi Delta agricultural patterns and the approach into the Tennessee Valley from the northwest.
Distance: 1,116 km (693 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: CHA (35.03530120849609, -85.20379638671875)
Route Type: Domestic
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