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DFW → COU
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Columbia Regional Airport (Columbia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the winding Lake of the Ozarks and the iconic Missouri State Capitol dome during the final descent.
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Ouachita Forest
Rolling ridges and deep timberland along the Oklahoma and Arkansas border.
Lake of the Ozarks
The 'Magic Dragon' lake is clearly visible with its uniquely serpentine shoreline.
Missouri State Capitol
The historic white dome in Jefferson City is a landmark highlight south of the airport.
Missouri River
A wide crossing of the great river marks the transition into the final approach for Columbia.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to keep the sun at your back. Look for the Lake of the Ozarks roughly 20 minutes before landing. In October, this side offers the best views of the vibrant fall foliage through the Missouri river valley.
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Lake Lewisville
A massive reservoir visible immediately north of Dallas-Fort Worth after takeoff.
Boston Mountains
The western high peaks of the Ozark Plateau featuring dense forest cover.
Truman Lake
A sprawling, multi-armed reservoir in western Missouri often visible during mid-flight.
University of Missouri
The Mizzou campus and Faurot Field stadium are often visible just before touchdown.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Watch for the sharp contrast between the North Texas suburbs and the sudden start of the rural Ozark landscape.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 788 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: COU (38.81809997558594, -92.21959686279295)
Route Type: Domestic
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