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RAP → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Rapid City Regional Airport (Rapid City) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a distinct advantage shortly after takeoff with views of the stark, eroded landscape of Badlands National Park and later provides a better angle for the Oklahoma City skyline and large reservoir systems.
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Badlands National Park
Dramatic, eroded rock formations and striped canyons visible about 15 minutes after departure from RAP.
The Platte River
A wide, shallow, braided river system crossing the Nebraska plains.
Agricultural Patterns
Infinite geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the Kansas landscape.
Oklahoma City
Aerial view of the downtown skyline and the distinctive Devon Tower as you cross central Oklahoma.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, straddling the border of Oklahoma and Texas.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the Badlands' colors. This side is also best for seeing the urban sprawl of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex during the final descent from the north.
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Black Hills National Forest
The dark, timbered mountains of western South Dakota visible immediately after takeoff.
Scotts Bluff
Iconic towering rock formations in the western Nebraska panhandle, visible if the flight path tracks westward.
Wichita Mountains
Ancient granite peaks rising abruptly from the flat prairies of southwestern Oklahoma.
The Red River
The winding, reddish-brown river that serves as the natural border between Oklahoma and Texas.
Grapevine Lake
A popular recreational lake located just north of DFW airport, visible during the final seconds of landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights to witness the 'Golden Hour' over the Great Plains without the direct glare of the sun. Look out immediately after takeoff to see the contrast between the Black Hills and the surrounding prairie.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 1,345 km (836 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 48 min
Departure: RAP (44.0452995300293, -103.05699920654295)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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