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DFW → LFT
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Lafayette Regional Airport (Lafayette)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the iconic Dallas skyline shortly after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the winding river systems and coastal plains as you descend into Lafayette.
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Dallas Skyline
A stunning view of Reunion Tower and the downtown skyscrapers if departing south from DFW.
Cedar Creek Reservoir
A prominent body of water south of the Metroplex with intricate shoreline patterns.
Sabine River Basin
The winding, muddy waters of the river that separates Texas from Louisiana.
Kisatchie National Forest
Vast protected pine lands in western Louisiana providing a lush, natural backdrop.
Cajun Agricultural Plains
The flat, fertile farmland and crawfish ponds that surround the Lafayette area during descent.
The right side is ideal for catching the Dallas skyline during the climb-out phase if the wind is from the south. During the descent into LFT, keep your eyes peeled for the intricate network of canals and crawfish ponds. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for photography on this side as the sun is positioned to the west.
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Expansive views of the sprawling residential grids and green spaces of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue reservoir on the east side of Dallas, offering a sharp contrast to the urban landscape.
Piney Woods
Dense stretches of the East Texas forest region, showing deep green canopies and small logging roads.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
One of the largest man-made reservoirs in the South, marking the border between Texas and Louisiana.
Louisiana Bayou
The initial transition into the wetland geography that defines the Acadiana region.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly scenic during morning flights when the sun illuminates the East Texas lakes and the Sabine National Forest without direct glare. Watch for the massive Toledo Bend Reservoir which acts as a major navigational landmark mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: LFT (30.20529938, -91.98760223)
Route Type: Domestic
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