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DFW → DAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to James M Cox Dayton International Airport (Dayton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically provides the most iconic views, including the northern ridges of the Ozark Mountains and a high-probability sighting of the St. Louis skyline and the Gateway Arch as the flight tracks northeast.
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Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, straddling the Texas and Oklahoma border shortly after departure.
Ozark National Forest
Dense, rolling forested hills and ancient plateaus stretching across southern Missouri.
St. Louis Skyline
Look for the iconic Gateway Arch and the urban sprawl where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet.
The Mississippi River
A grand view of the massive waterway as it snakes through the heart of the country.
Midwestern Farm Grids
The transition into Indiana offers a perfect geometric patchwork of agriculture visible during the descent.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct sunlight, allowing for clearer photography of the Ozark terrain. Aim for a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine exhaust doesn't distort your view of the St. Louis landmarks roughly 60 minutes into the flight.
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Ouachita Mountains
Unique east-west trending ridges in western Arkansas that offer a rugged contrast to the plains.
Arkansas River Valley
The wide, shimmering path of the Arkansas River as it cuts through the center of the state.
Mississippi Alluvial Plain
The incredibly flat and fertile farmland that signals your crossing into the eastern half of the U.S.
Wabash River
The scenic border between Illinois and Indiana, characterized by winding blue curves and lush banks.
Wright-Patterson AFB
During the final approach into Dayton, you may see the massive runways of this historic Air Force base.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon departures, offering dramatic sky colors over the flat horizon. During the final approach into DAY, keep your eyes peeled for the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, which is often visible from this side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in DaytonDistance: 1,384 km (860 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: DAY (39.90240097045898, -84.21939849853516)
Route Type: Domestic
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