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TYS → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Ouachita Mountains and a high probability of seeing the iconic Dallas skyline on the standard eastern arrival into DFW.
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Smoky Mountains
View the receding peaks of the Great Smokies to the south immediately after takeoff.
Tennessee River
Aerial views of the river's winding path through northern Alabama and Mississippi.
Ouachita National Forest
Dense, rolling forest ridges and Hot Springs area in central Arkansas.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue reservoir marking the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Dallas Skyline
Excellent views of the Reunion Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the final approach.
Choose the left side for southern views. During morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be needed; however, the sunset views over the Texas plains during evening flights are spectacular. Watch for the Ouachita peaks mid-flight.
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Cumberland Plateau
Rugged sandstone cliffs and deeply dissected valleys of central Tennessee.
Arkansas River Valley
The wide river valley passing through Little Rock and western Arkansas.
Mount Magazine
Spot the highest point in Arkansas located within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest.
Lake Texoma
The vast water body on the Texas-Oklahoma border is often visible to the northwest.
Grapevine Lake
The final landmark situated immediately adjacent to the DFW airport complex.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides better views of the Ozark foothills to the north. Keep an eye out for the red-tinted soil of the Red River valley as you cross from Arkansas into Texas.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 1,239 km (770 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: TYS (35.81100082, -83.99400329999999)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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