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DFW → SDF
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Kentucky lake systems and a more direct look at the Louisville skyline and Fort Knox during the final approach stages.
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Little Rock Metro
The capital of Arkansas and the prominent Arkansas River winding through the city center.
Land Between the Lakes
The massive parallel bodies of water, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, forming a unique peninsula.
Fort Knox
The vast military reservation and home of the U.S. Bullion Depository just south of the destination.
Downtown Louisville
Excellent views of the Ohio River bridges and the city's urban core during the landing pattern.
Secure a seat on the right for the best approach views into SDF. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the 'Land Between the Lakes' region. During morning flights, expect some glare as you travel northeast.
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Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, straddling the Texas-Oklahoma border.
Ozark National Forest
Deeply dissected plateaus and rugged forest terrain visible across northwest Arkansas.
Mississippi-Ohio Confluence
The dramatic meeting point of two of North America's most significant river systems.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Ozark Plateau. This side is better during afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the landscape to the north.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,178 km (732 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Route Type: Domestic
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