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MAD → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is ideal for westbound travel as it avoids direct sunlight, providing better visibility and lighting for photography of the Spanish mountains, the Canadian coast, and the Great Lakes.
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Sierra de Guadarrama
Dramatic mountain peaks just north of Madrid visible shortly after departure from Barajas.
Newfoundland Coastline
The rugged, rocky shores and deep fjords of eastern Canada where the flight path makes landfall.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Great Lakes
Expansive views of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie as the flight traverses the US-Canada border region.
The Ozarks
The beautiful, rolling forested hills of Missouri and Arkansas before the descent into Texas.
North Texas Plains
The sprawling suburban landscape and sports stadiums of the DFW metroplex during the final approach.
The right side faces north, offering soft, indirect lighting which is perfect for cabin comfort and clear photos. Landfall over Newfoundland typically occurs 6 to 7 hours into the flight; look out for icebergs near the coast in late spring. Keep an eye out for the Great Lakes about 2 hours before landing.
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Madrid Metropolitan Area
Aerial views of the sprawling Spanish capital and its iconic landmarks immediately after takeoff.
Azores Archipelago
Depending on the specific NAT track, you may spot the lush volcanic islands of the Azores in the mid-Atlantic.
US Eastern Seaboard
Distant views of the densely populated coastal corridor, including potential glimpses of the New York or DC areas.
Appalachian Mountains
The ancient, forested ridges of the eastern United States stretching across the horizon.
Mississippi River
Crossing the massive, winding channel of North America's largest river system.
The left side faces south, meaning you will encounter significant solar glare throughout the flight. It is best for seeing the coastline of the US, but the sunlight can make the cabin quite warm and photography difficult without a polarizer.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 7,974 km (4,955 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 23 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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