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DFW → MKE
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is highly recommended because it typically offers a breathtaking view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline during the final approach into Milwaukee.
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Dallas Urban Core
Aerial perspective of the Trinity River and the glass-clad skyscrapers of downtown Dallas during the initial climb.
Mississippi River
A massive geographical landmark, the river serves as a major waypoint between the South and the Midwest.
Chicago Skyline
One of the best views in aviation: the Willis Tower and high-rises along the Lake Michigan shoreline as you fly north.
Milwaukee Harbor
Visuals of the Port of Milwaukee, the Hoan Bridge, and the historic Third Ward just before touchdown.
The right side is the clear winner for landmark spotting. Try to book a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur when photographing the Chicago skyline. During the winter, the frozen edges of Lake Michigan provide stunning white-and-blue textures. Watch for the 'Gateway Arch' in St. Louis if the flight path stays slightly east.
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Red River Basin
View the winding, reddish-brown waters that define the border between Texas and Oklahoma shortly after takeoff.
Ozark Mountains
Dense forest canopies and rolling limestone hills of southern Missouri visible during the middle segment of the flight.
Illinois Heartland
Extensive geometric patterns of Midwestern corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon.
Western Milwaukee
Detailed views of the suburban sprawl and American Family Field (Brewers Stadium) as the plane aligns for landing.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy a vibrant sunset over the Great Plains. This side also provides a clearer look at the Missouri Ozarks if the flight path tracks slightly westward. Use a polarising filter on your camera to cut through the haze over the Mississippi River valley.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,374 km (854 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Route Type: Domestic
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