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YVR → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular sequence of the Great Salt Lake, the vibrant red canyons of Utah, and the stark transition to the Texas High Plains.
Salish Sea
Beautiful views of the San Juan Islands and the Washington coastline during climb-out.
Mount Rainier
Washington's tallest peak is often visible as a massive white silhouette to the south.
Great Salt Lake
The distinct turquoise and pink hues of the lake contrasted against the white salt flats.
Utah Canyons
Incredible bird's-eye views of the deep red rock formations and winding river beds.
Texas Wind Farms
Thousands of wind turbines stretching across the flat horizons of the Texas Panhandle.
Fort Worth Skyline
Views of downtown Fort Worth and the historic Stockyards depending on the arrival path.
This is the preferred side for geological variety. Mid-day flights highlight the vivid colors of the Southwest deserts. Watch for the sharp contrast between the arid Great Basin and the fertile Texas plains.
Mount Baker
An icy volcanic giant visible shortly after departing Vancouver towards the south.
Cascade Range
Dense evergreen forests and jagged peaks extending through Washington and Oregon.
Colorado Rockies
Snow-capped high-altitude peaks as the flight crosses the continental divide.
Great Plains
Intricate geometric patterns of massive agricultural fields in Oklahoma and Kansas.
Dallas Suburbs
The sprawling expansion of the northern DFW Metroplex visible during the final descent.
Sit on this side for better views of the high Rockies and the northern suburban sprawl of Dallas. Morning flights provide soft, flattering light on the mountain ranges to the east.
Distance: 2,819 km (1,752 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 46 min
Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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