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MCI → DAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City) to Dallas Love Field (Dallas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Kansas City skyline shortly after takeoff and provides an iconic panoramic view of the Dallas skyline and the Trinity River corridor during the final approach into Love Field.
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Kansas City Skyline
Excellent views of the Power and Light District and the T-Mobile Center if the flight departs to the south.
Grand Lake o' the Cherokees
A massive, winding reservoir in Northeast Oklahoma known for its jagged shoreline.
Tulsa Metro Area
Vibrant views of the Arkansas River and the downtown Tulsa grid during the mid-flight cruise.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, marking the border between Oklahoma and Texas.
Downtown Dallas
A stunning close-up of the Reunion Tower and the Bank of America Plaza as you descend into Love Field.
For the best views of the Dallas skyline, sit as far forward as possible to avoid wing obstruction. On morning flights, the left side will be shaded, providing better lighting for photography of the landscape below. Watch for the 'Golden Corridor' as you enter North Texas.
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Flint Hills Edge
The eastern edge of the scenic tallgrass prairie region of Kansas, visible shortly after departure.
Lawrence, Kansas
On clear days, the University of Kansas campus and Memorial Stadium can be seen to the west.
Lake Murray
A crystal-clear lake in Southern Oklahoma known for its historic Tucker Tower.
Lake Lewisville
A major North Texas landmark that serves as a primary waypoint for the descent into the Dallas area.
DFW International Airport
The massive layout of one of the world's busiest airports is often visible to the west during the final approach.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for evening flights, offering dramatic sky colors over the Southern Plains. During the summer, keep an eye out for towering cumulonimbus clouds (thunderheads) that frequently develop to the west of this route in the late afternoon.
Book Hotels in DallasDistance: 742 km (461 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Arrival: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Route Type: Domestic
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