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PIT → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Pittsburgh skyline upon departure and the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during the final descent, alongside consistent views of the Appalachian foothills and the mid-South.
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Pittsburgh Skyline
Excellent views of the Golden Triangle and the confluence of the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers shortly after takeoff.
Appalachian Plateau
A bird's-eye view of the rolling hills and deep valleys of West Virginia and eastern Kentucky.
Music City
Look for the urban sprawl of Nashville, Tennessee, and the winding Cumberland River mid-flight.
Hot Springs National Park
Aerial views of the dense forests and ancient thermal springs in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas.
Downtown Dallas
On a south-flow approach, the skyscrapers of downtown Dallas are visible as you descend toward DFW.
Sit on the left for the best morning light as you travel southwest. Watch for the dramatic transition from the lush green Appalachians to the flatter plains of East Texas. During winter, look for snow-capped ridges in West Virginia early in the flight.
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Ohio River Valley
Follow the wide, industrial curves of the Ohio River as the flight departs the Pittsburgh area.
Mississippi River Crossing
A highlight of the route, seeing the massive scale of the 'Father of Waters' near the Tennessee-Arkansas border.
Ozark Foothills
The rugged, forested terrain of the northern Ozark region provides visual texture across Arkansas.
Lake Texoma
Visible near the Texas-Oklahoma border, this massive reservoir is a clear landmark for the DFW approach.
DFW Complex
Get a scale for the massive size of DFW Airport, one of the world's largest, during the landing circuit.
The right side is ideal for avoiding direct afternoon sun on this southwest trajectory. Keep your camera ready for the Mississippi River crossing, which is a significant geographic milestone roughly two-thirds of the way through the flight.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 1,716 km (1,066 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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