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DFW → PIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more iconic set of landmarks, including the Mississippi River crossing, distant views of the St. Louis skyline, and the capital of Illinois.
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Lake Ray Hubbard
Large blue reservoir visible on the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Mark Twain National Forest
Expansive green canopies covering the eastern portion of the Missouri Ozarks.
Mississippi River
A major highlight as you cross the historic waterway near the Missouri and Illinois border.
St. Louis Skyline
On clear days, the Gateway Arch may be visible on the horizon to the east as you pass St. Louis.
Springfield Illinois
View the state capital and the historic home of Abraham Lincoln during the descent.
Illinois Prairie
The perfectly gridded agricultural landscape of the Midwest stretches toward the horizon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. Keep a close watch roughly 50-60 minutes into the flight for the Mississippi River crossing, which is the most significant geographic landmark on this route.
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North Texas Suburbs
View the rapid urban expansion of Plano and Frisco shortly after departure from DFW.
Ozark Plateau
The rolling, forested hills of southern Missouri offer a scenic transition from the plains.
Lake of the Ozarks
Spot the distinctive 'Magic Dragon' shape of this massive, winding reservoir in central Missouri.
Jefferson City
The Missouri State Capitol building is often visible as you cross the Missouri River corridor.
Sit on the left side during morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers the best angle for viewing the serpentine branches of the Lake of the Ozarks about midway through the trip.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,083 km (673 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: PIA (40.664199829100006, -89.6932983398)
Route Type: Domestic
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