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DFW → LCH
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (Lake Charles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Dallas skyline during departure and a better perspective of the Calcasieu River and its surrounding wetlands upon approach into Lake Charles.
Downtown Dallas
Excellent views of the Reunion Tower and the distinctive Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge shortly after takeoff from DFW.
Piney Woods
Dense, rolling evergreen forests typical of East Texas provide a lush green canopy below during the mid-flight segment.
Sabine River
The meandering river that serves as the natural border between Texas and Louisiana, marked by winding oxbow lakes.
Calcasieu Wetlands
Intricate patterns of bayous and marshes that define the landscape of Southwest Louisiana as the plane descends.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun and to catch the sunrise reflecting off the Dallas skyscrapers. On arrival, look for the 'Bridge to Nowhere' and the massive LNG terminals near the river. If the wind is from the south, you'll likely fly right past the downtown core.
Arlington Sports Complex
Views of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field are often visible if the flight path takes a southern vector out of DFW.
Cedar Creek Reservoir
A massive freshwater lake south of Dallas that offers a bright blue contrast to the surrounding farmland.
Industrial Corridor
Glimpses of the massive petrochemical infrastructure and refineries that drive the regional economy near the coast.
Sabine Wildlife Refuge
Expansive views of coastal marshland and protected habitats just west of the flight path during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering a spectacular view of the sun dipping below the Texas horizon. Keep an eye out for the vast grid patterns of Texas ranches transitioning into the wet, industrial landscape of the Gulf Coast.
Distance: 475 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: LCH (30.12610054016113, -93.22329711914062)
Route Type: Domestic
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