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DFW → MOB
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Mobile Regional Airport (Mobile)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective for viewing the winding Mississippi River, the city of Jackson, and the intricate river deltas as you approach the Gulf Coast.
Dallas Suburbs
Aerial views of the dense residential grid and commercial hubs of North Dallas and Garland shortly after takeoff.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A prominent blue reservoir on the eastern edge of the Dallas metroplex, often glinting in the sunlight.
Mississippi River
The iconic, serpentine loops of the Mississippi River near Vicksburg, showing dramatic oxbow lakes.
Jackson Skyline
View of the Mississippi state capital, including its downtown buildings and the Pearl River.
Mobile Tensaw Delta
A complex network of wetlands and rivers leading into Mobile Bay during the descent.
Sit on the left to avoid the harsh southern sun during morning and midday flights. For the best views of the Mississippi River, stay alert approximately 45-50 minutes into the flight. If the plane approaches Mobile from the north, you will have a perfect view of the port and downtown before landing.
Piney Woods
The deep green canopy of the East Texas and Louisiana pine forests stretching to the horizon.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
A massive body of water on the Texas-Louisiana border, one of the largest in the United States.
Gulf Horizon
On clear days, the shimmering blue line of the Gulf of Mexico is visible to the south during the latter half of the flight.
DFW Southbound View
Views of the sprawling DFW airfield and the Arlington sports district (AT&T Stadium) if taking off to the south.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the western horizon during the approach. Keep an eye out for the expansive marshlands of southern Mississippi as you descend into the Mobile area.
Distance: 866 km (538 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: MOB (30.691200256348, -88.242797851562)
Route Type: Domestic
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