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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers spectacular views of the Gulf Coast shoreline, the intricate wetlands of the Mississippi River delta, and the urban sprawl of New Orleans.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Apalachicola National Forest

Dense pine canopies and wetlands immediately visible after takeoff from Tallahassee.

🏖️

The Emerald Coast

Stunning white sand beaches and turquoise waters between Panama City and Pensacola.

⚓

Mobile Bay

A broad view of the bay, including the Port of Mobile and the Battleship USS Alabama.

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New Orleans & Pontchartrain

Views of the Crescent City, the Superdome, and the massive Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

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Atchafalaya Basin

The largest wetland and swamp in the United States, featuring a maze of bayous and cypress trees.

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Dallas Skyline

On a typical southern approach into DFW, the Reunion Tower and downtown skyscrapers are visible.

Sit on the left for the best coastal views; mid-morning flights offer the best lighting to see the turquoise water of the Gulf. During descent into Dallas, keep your camera ready for the downtown skyline if the flight path approaches from the south.

Right Side Highlights
6.2
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Mississippi Piney Woods

Vast stretches of managed timberlands and rolling hills across the Deep South.

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Red River Valley

The distinctive winding, reddish-brown waters marking the border area near Shreveport.

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Lake Tawakoni

A massive reservoir in East Texas popular for fishing and recreation.

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Lake Ray Hubbard

A large blue reservoir that serves as a major landmark just east of the Dallas metro area.

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North Dallas Suburbs

View the rapid urban development of Plano, Frisco, and Richardson during the final descent.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. Watch for the geometric patterns of logging in the forests of Alabama and Mississippi, and look for the Red River's unique color as you cross into East Texas.

Top Activities in Dallas-Fort Worth
Route Information

Distance: 1,232 km (766 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min

Departure: TLH (30.396499633789062, -84.35030364990234)

Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)

Route Type: Domestic

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