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IAD → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Appalachian ridges in West Virginia and the rolling plateaus of the Ozarks, complemented by a scenic approach over North Texas lakes.
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Potomac River
Initial views of the river landscape separating Virginia and Maryland.
Allegheny Mountains
Distinctive 'folded' mountain ridges and dense forests of West Virginia.
Ohio River Valley
Distant views of the winding river border between Kentucky and Indiana.
Ozark National Forest
Dramatic plateau terrain and dense canopy cover throughout northern Arkansas.
Lake Texoma
The massive reservoir on the Oklahoma-Texas border visible during descent.
The right side is ideal for geography enthusiasts, providing the best views of the Appalachian plateau's unique topography. For evening flights, this side offers spectacular sunset views over the Ozarks. During the descent into DFW, keep an eye out for Lake Texoma and the Red River, which serve as prominent navigational landmarks.
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Shenandoah National Park
Lush greenery and rolling peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains shortly after takeoff.
Mississippi River
A massive, winding view of the United States' primary waterway near Memphis.
Arkansas River Valley
Follows the scenic river path through the heart of Arkansas.
Dallas Suburbs
Expansive views of the DFW Metroplex sprawl during the final approach phase.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning departures to avoid the southern sun glare. Watch for the Mississippi River crossing approximately two hours into the flight. On clear days, the agricultural patterns of the Mississippi Delta are highly visible and provide a unique geometric landscape.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,882 km (1,169 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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