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FWA → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Wayne International Airport (Fort Wayne) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Mississippi River confluence and the iconic St. Louis Arch, along with the rugged peaks of the Ozark Mountains.
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Gateway Arch
The iconic silver curve of St. Louis is often visible as you cross the Mississippi River.
Ozark Plateau
A birds-eye view of the rugged limestone bluffs and forested plateaus of southern Missouri.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, marking the border between Oklahoma and Texas.
Agricultural Patchwork
Distinctive circular and square irrigation patterns across the Illinois and Missouri heartland.
Grapevine Lake
The final landmark before touchdown, offering a view of the recreational waters adjacent to the airport.
Morning flights offer the best illumination for the Ozarks and the St. Louis skyline. Keep your camera ready about 45 to 60 minutes into the flight for the Mississippi River crossing. If landing to the north, this side provides great views of the airport complex itself.
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Wabash River
Aerial view of the winding river defining the border between Indiana and Illinois.
Ouachita National Forest
Dense green canopies covering the rolling hills and ridges of western Arkansas.
Dallas Skyline
Excellent views of the Reunion Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the final approach to DFW.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue reservoir that serves as a landmark for entering the North Texas region.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the plane. Watch for the transition from flat Midwestern fields to the hilly, forested terrain of the Mid-South. Keep an eye out for the Dallas skyline if the plane approaches DFW from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,382 km (859 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: FWA (40.97850037, -85.19509888)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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