While takeoff offers urban views, the landing approach into Cedar Rapids provides more visually distinctive natural features—the Cedar River valley, agricultural landscape, and the city nestled within river corridors make for more compelling scenery than the DFW sprawl.
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Flight Path
Dallas-Fort Worth to Cedar Rapids is 686 miles (1,104 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Missouri River valley (near the Iowa-Missouri border), Des Moines metropolitan area visible to the south, rolling prairie and agricultural landscape throughout central Iowa, scattered lakes and river systems
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DFW
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Trinity River system and the Dallas-Fort Worth urban sprawl as you climb northeastward. You'll see the distinctive grid of highways and the Fort Worth skyline receding below.
Landing at CID
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views of the Cedar River and the Cedar Rapids urban area during descent. You'll also see the Iowa River valley and the transition from agricultural land into the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Cedar Rapids. While takeoff offers urban views, the landing approach into Cedar Rapids provides more visually distinctive natural features—the Cedar River valley, agricultural landscape, and the city nestled within river corridors make for more compelling scenery than the DFW sprawl.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Trinity River system and the Dallas-Fort Worth urban sprawl as you climb northeastward. You'll see the distinctive grid of highways and the Fort Worth skyline receding below. Notable sights include: Trinity River, Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, Lake Lewisville (north of DFW), Interstate 35E corridor.
What can I see when landing at The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids?
When landing at The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Cedar River and the Cedar Rapids urban area during descent. You'll also see the Iowa River valley and the transition from agricultural land into the city. Notable sights include: Cedar River, Cedar Rapids downtown, Iowa River, agricultural fields and prairie.
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Cedar Rapids?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 686 miles (1,104 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dallas-Fort Worth to Cedar Rapids flight path pass over?
Missouri River valley (near the Iowa-Missouri border), Des Moines metropolitan area visible to the south, rolling prairie and agricultural landscape throughout central Iowa, scattered lakes and river systems