DFW → MAD

East Coast Megalopolis

After departing DFW, the flight often tracks northeast over Virginia and New Jersey, providing views of the dense city lights of the DC and New York areas.

Northern Lights

On nighttime winter flights, the northern-facing left side offers the best chance to witness the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic.

Sierra de Guadarrama

During the descent into Madrid, the rugged peaks of the mountain range north of the city provide a dramatic backdrop.

CTBA Business District

As the plane aligns for landing, you can often see the 'Four Towers' (Cuatro Torres) skyscrapers, the tallest buildings in Spain.

Transatlantic Sunrise

As a classic eastbound route, the right side of the plane faces south and east, providing a front-row seat to the sunrise over the ocean.

Bay of Biscay

The flight usually enters European airspace over the deep blue waters of the Bay of Biscay before crossing the Spanish coast.

The Spanish Meseta

Witness the vast, golden-hued high plateau of central Spain, dotted with small villages and unique agricultural patterns.

Barajas Terminal 4

Arrivals often provide a great view of the architecturally stunning T4 terminal, famous for its undulating bamboo ceiling.