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DFW → GPT
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (Gulfport)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Gulf of Mexico coastline, the intricate wetlands of Southern Louisiana, and the beautiful barrier islands during the final approach into Gulfport.
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Atchafalaya Basin
The nation's largest river swamp, featuring a complex network of bayous and wetlands.
Lake Pontchartrain
A massive estuary north of New Orleans, often visible as the flight tracks toward the coast.
Mississippi Sound
The sparkling blue waters separating the mainland from the offshore barrier islands.
Ship Island
Visible during descent, this historic barrier island features Fort Massachusetts and white sand beaches.
Biloxi Casinos
The distinct skyline of high-rise resort casinos lining the coast as you prepare to land.
The right side is essential for seeing the transition from the Louisiana marshlands to the Gulf of Mexico. During the descent into GPT, you will get a panoramic view of the coastline. Opt for a mid-day or afternoon flight to keep the sun behind you, providing the best saturation for the blue coastal waters and white sand beaches.
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Dallas Skyline
Aerial view of the downtown skyscrapers and the Trinity River corridor immediately after departure.
East Texas Piney Woods
Dense evergreen forests stretching across the Texas-Louisiana border.
Mississippi River Meanders
The winding loops and oxbow lakes of the mighty Mississippi River near the border of Louisiana and Mississippi.
De Soto National Forest
Expansive green canopy of one of Mississippi's largest protected pine forest areas.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during takeoff if the wind is from the south. This side also provides better views of the inland river systems and dense forest tracks of northern Mississippi. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun rises on this side of the aircraft.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 803 km (499 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: GPT (30.40730094909668, -89.07009887695312)
Route Type: Domestic
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