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LFT → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Lafayette Regional Airport (Lafayette) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast East Texas reservoirs and the iconic Dallas skyline during the descent and final approach into the DFW metroplex.
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Atchafalaya Basin
Vast stretches of Louisiana swampland visible as the plane gains altitude and turns northwest.
Toledo Bend Reservoir
The massive lake forming the border between Louisiana and Texas, known for its jagged shoreline.
Dallas Skyline
A clear view of the Reunion Tower and the shimmering glass skyscrapers of downtown Dallas.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A large reservoir east of Dallas often crossed during arrival patterns from the east.
DFW Complex
A full aerial view of one of the world's largest airports just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour lighting over the reservoirs. If the flight arrives from the north, you may get a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Dallas-Fort Worth urban area.
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Bayou Vermilion
The winding waterways and wetlands surrounding Lafayette immediately after takeoff.
Sam Houston National Forest
Dense clusters of the East Texas Piney Woods stretching toward the horizon.
Fort Worth Skyline
Views of downtown Fort Worth and the historic Stockyards if approaching DFW from the south.
I-35 Corridor
The major transit artery connecting Central Texas to the Oklahoma border.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also better for spotting the suburban sprawl and the distinct grid patterns of the Texas prairie during descent.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 564 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: LFT (30.20529938, -91.98760223)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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