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LHR → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side (starboard) is superior for this westbound transatlantic flight, offering high-contrast views of Greenland's ice caps and the rugged Canadian Maritimes while avoiding direct solar glare.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
On typical Great Circle routes, witness the massive glaciers and fjords of southern Greenland.
Newfoundland Coast
Rugged, rocky cliffs and deep inlets of the Canadian Maritimes, often with icebergs visible in spring.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, often visible near Quebec.
Midwest Agriculture
The iconic 'checkerboard' pattern of American farmland across Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri.
Dallas Skyline
If landing toward the south, the right side provides a panoramic view of the downtown Dallas skyscrapers.
This side is ideal for photography as it faces north, away from the sun, providing soft lighting and clear visibility of the Arctic landscapes. Greenland is usually visible 4-5 hours into the flight; use the flight tracker to time your viewing. In winter months, look for the Aurora Borealis if your flight departs LHR late in the afternoon.
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Windsor Castle
Immediately after takeoff from LHR, look down for the historic royal residence and the winding Thames.
Celtic Sea
The final views of Europe as the plane crosses the southern tip of Ireland into the vast Atlantic.
Appalachian Mountains
Rolling forested ridges visible as the flight enters US airspace over the Mid-Atlantic states.
East Coast Corridors
Distal views of the Philadelphia and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas depending on the jet stream path.
East Texas Piney Woods
The landscape shifts to dense forests and lakes as you cross from Arkansas into Texas.
On this westbound route, the sun will be on the left (south) side of the aircraft for the majority of the flight. This can lead to significant glare and high cabin temperatures. Close your window shade during the mid-flight ocean crossing to keep the cabin cool, but open it as you cross the US coastline for views of the rolling Appalachian terrain.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 7,627 km (4,739 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 58 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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