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GGG → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from East Texas Regional Airport (Longview) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an iconic perspective of the Dallas skyline and several large East Texas reservoirs during the short flight path westward.
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East Texas Piney Woods
Dense, lush green forests of Loblolly pines immediately after departure from Longview.
Lake Cherokee
A long, narrow reservoir just south of the departure path, visible shortly after takeoff.
Cedar Creek Reservoir
One of the largest lakes in Texas, providing a vast blue vista midway through the flight.
Downtown Dallas
A clear view of the Reunion Tower and the Bank of America Plaza as the plane maneuvers for the DFW arrival.
Fair Park
The historic site of the State Fair of Texas and the Cotton Bowl stadium visible during descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Dallas skyline. On common south-flow arrivals, the aircraft often flies south of downtown before turning north, putting the city center right outside your window. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting as the sun rises behind the aircraft, illuminating the glass skyscrapers of the Metroplex.
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Lake Fork
A premier bass fishing lake with complex shorelines visible to the north of the flight path.
Lake Tawakoni
A massive body of water known as the Catfish Capital of Texas, stretching across the horizon.
Lake Ray Hubbard
The long Interstate 30 bridge crossing the lake is a prominent landmark near Rockwall.
North Dallas Suburbs
The sprawling, organized grid patterns of Richardson and Plano as you approach the airport.
Grapevine Lake
Visible just moments before touchdown, marking the northern boundary of the airport grounds.
The right side is ideal for viewing the series of major reservoirs that dot the landscape between Longview and Dallas. If the airport is landing to the south, you may get a closer view of the Gaylord Texan Resort and the Grapevine area. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the left, making the right side better for glare-free photography of the Texas landscape.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 225 km (140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: GGG (32.38399887084961, -94.71150207519533)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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