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VPS → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (Valparaiso) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views upon departure from the Emerald Coast and typically provides a better angle for the Dallas skyline during the approach into DFW.
Emerald Coast Shoreline
Breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and white quartz sand of Santa Rosa Island and Pensacola Beach during the initial climb.
Mobile Bay
A clear view of the Alabama coastline, including the historic Fort Morgan and the busy shipping lanes entering the Port of Mobile.
Atchafalaya Basin
The intricate, labyrinthine patterns of the nation's largest river swamp, featuring winding bayous and dense cypress canopies.
Downtown Dallas
On standard southerly arrivals, passengers get a front-row seat to the iconic Reunion Tower and the distinctive Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best photos of the Gulf's emerald waters. As you enter Texas, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct change from green forests to the urban sprawl of the Metroplex.
Eglin Reservation
Aerial perspective of the vast, untouched pine forests and military testing ranges that make up one of the largest forested areas in Florida.
Shreveport-Bossier City
View of the Red River winding through the twin cities of Northern Louisiana, marked by the casinos and bridges along the waterfront.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive blue reservoir on the eastern edge of Dallas, signaling the final descent into the DFW area.
Frisco & North Dallas
A look at the rapidly growing northern suburbs, including high-density developments and major sports complexes like The Star.
Evening flights on the right side offer beautiful sunset views over the Texas plains. During the mid-flight segment, look for the numerous oxbow lakes formed by the Red River along the Oklahoma-Texas border.
Distance: 1,030 km (640 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: VPS (30.4832, -86.525398)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: Domestic
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