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RSW → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Southwest Florida International Airport (Fort Myers) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the northern Gulf Coast, the massive Lake Pontchartrain, and the iconic Mississippi River crossing, followed by the best perspective of the Dallas skyline during the approach.
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Barrier Islands
Excellent views of Sanibel and Captiva Islands immediately after takeoff from Fort Myers.
Mobile Bay
Views of the Alabama coastline and the busy shipping lanes entering the Port of Mobile.
Lake Pontchartrain
The massive lake north of New Orleans, often showing the 24-mile long Causeway bridge.
The Mississippi River
A clear view of the winding 'Big Muddy' as the flight crosses near the Louisiana-Mississippi border.
Dallas Skyline
Typically offers the most direct view of the Reunion Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the DFW approach.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid glare and see the coastal emerald waters clearly. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Mississippi River, which is a major landmark on this route about two-thirds of the way through the flight.
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Gulf of Mexico
Expansive views of the deep blue waters and turquoise shallows as you depart Florida.
Offshore Platforms
Spot tiny oil and gas rigs dotting the Gulf as you approach the Louisiana coast.
Atchafalaya Basin
The complex, winding network of bayous and wetlands in southern Louisiana.
East Texas Piney Woods
The transition from coastal wetlands to the dense evergreen forests of East Texas.
AT&T Stadium
If landing from the south, look for the massive home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington.
On late afternoon flights, the left side will be facing the sun, which can be quite intense; however, it provides the best view of the sunset over the horizon during winter months. Look for the distinct patterns of the Mississippi Delta's sediment plumes entering the Gulf.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,634 km (1,015 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: RSW (26.53619956970215, -81.75520324707031)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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