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DFW → ORF
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Norfolk International Airport (Norfolk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is slightly preferred for its aerial perspective of the Great Smoky Mountains and the iconic view of the Norfolk Naval Base upon arrival.
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Piney Woods
Dense evergreen forests of East Texas and southern Arkansas.
Great Smoky Mountains
The mist-covered peaks of the highest range in the Eastern US.
Charlotte Hub
The dense skyline and airport of North Carolina's largest city.
Great Dismal Swamp
A vast, mysterious wetland area on the VA-NC border.
Norfolk Naval Station
Unparalleled views of the world's largest naval base and aircraft carriers.
Virginia Beach
The Atlantic coastline meeting the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
The right side is the best for the landing phase. As the plane descends into ORF, you will likely see the massive gray hulls of the U.S. Navy fleet. This side is ideal in the late afternoon for golden hour lighting over the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic coastline.
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Dallas Metroplex
Glimpse of the sprawling urban area and skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
Mississippi River
The massive, winding waterway separating Arkansas and Tennessee.
Nashville Basin
The scenic transition into the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee.
Appalachian Ridges
Striking parallel mountain folds visible across southwestern Virginia.
Richmond
A clear view of Virginia's historic capital city and the James River.
York River
Views of the Virginia Peninsula and historic colonial sites during descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you. This side provides a better view of the geometric patterns of the Appalachian ridge-and-valley province in Virginia. In autumn, the foliage on these ridges is particularly vibrant from 30,000 feet.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,947 km (1,210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: ORF (36.89459991455078, -76.20120239257812)
Route Type: Domestic
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