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Our Recommendation
7.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is generally superior for this North-to-South corridor, offering views of the expansive Nebraska Sandhills, the skylines of Wichita and Oklahoma City, and beautiful sunset vistas over the Great Plains.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Nebraska Sandhills

A unique ecoregion of grass-stabilized sand dunes that creates a mesmerizing, textured landscape from above.

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Wichita Skyline

Look for the largest city in Kansas, known as the Air Capital of the World, situated along the Arkansas River.

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Oklahoma City

Clear views of the Oklahoma State Capitol and the Devon Tower rising above the flat Oklahoma landscape.

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Ray Roberts Lake

A sprawling North Texas reservoir that serves as a key visual cue for the arrival into the Dallas area.

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DFW West Approach

Direct views of the vast airfield layout and the surrounding Grapevine area if landing on the western runways.

The right side is the prime choice for late afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the western plains. This side also provides the best perspective of the major urban centers along the I-35 corridor during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Red River of the North

Visible immediately after takeoff, this meandering river marks the border between North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Plains Mosaic

The intricate quilt-like patterns of the fertile agricultural heartland across South Dakota and Nebraska.

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Missouri River Crossing

The massive Missouri River provides a distinct geographic landmark as you transition into the central plains.

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Lake Texoma

One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, straddling the Oklahoma-Texas border with its blue waters.

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Lewisville Lake

A major recreational lake just north of the DFW metroplex, often visible during the final descent into the airport.

The left side is optimal for morning flights as the sun rises over the eastern horizon, illuminating the river valleys. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the flat glacial plains of Fargo to the rolling hills of the southern midwest.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,559 km (969 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min

Departure: FAR (46.92070007324219, -96.81580352783205)

Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Route Type: Domestic

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