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Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most scenic departure over the Gulf Coast's white sand beaches and frequently provides a clear view of the Dallas skyline during the landing sequence.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Emerald Coast

Immediate views of Pensacola's signature sugar-white sands and turquoise waters after takeoff.

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Mobile Bay

Aerial view of the Alabama coastline, barrier islands, and the mouth of the Mobile River.

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Lower Mississippi River

Observation of the massive, winding river system as it cuts through the Louisiana landscape.

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East Texas Piney Woods

A vast expanse of dense coniferous forest that characterizes the border region between Louisiana and Texas.

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Downtown Dallas

Clear views of the Reunion Tower and the central business district on many standard arrival paths.

For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun at your back, illuminating the Gulf Coast. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your window shade up for a high probability of seeing the Dallas city center.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
⚓

Battleship Memorial Park

The USS Alabama and surrounding military exhibits are often visible near the city of Mobile.

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Oxbow Lakes

Dramatic geographic loops and abandoned river channels along the Mississippi and Red Rivers.

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Red River Valley

The distinct red-tinted waters and silt-rich banks marking the transition into North Texas.

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Lake Ray Hubbard

A massive reservoir that signals the entry into the eastern suburbs of the Dallas metroplex.

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DFW Infrastructure

An impressive view of the sprawling terminal complex and seven runways during the final approach.

The right side is preferable for late afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the setting sun. Look for the sharp transition from the lush, wet vegetation of the South to the drier, open prairies of North Texas.

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Route Information

Distance: 970 km (603 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min

Departure: PNS (30.473400115967003, -87.18659973144501)

Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Route Type: Domestic

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