Dallas-Fort Worth to Richmond flight pathDFWRIC

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance1,155
Heading068° → 080°

Dallas-Fort Worth to Richmond is 1,155 miles (1,859 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The right side edges ahead due to the strong Dallas skyline view on departure, while the rest of the flight over the flat Southeastern U.S. plains offers little differentiation between sides during cruise.

Takeoff · DFWRIGHTDowntown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, Dallas-Fort Worth suburban sprawl
Landing · RICLEFTJames River, Richmond downtown skyline, Virginia piedmont forests

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flat terrain of Arkansas, Tennessee, and the Appalachian foothills of eastern Tennessee/Virginia, with the Great Smoky Mountains occasionally visible in the distance if skies are clear

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Dallas-Fort Worth (right side) — Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, Dallas-Fort Worth suburban sprawl

Takeoff from DFW

RIGHT

DFW departures heading south or north over the Metroplex give right-side passengers views of downtown Dallas's skyline and the sprawling grid of suburbs, while the left side mostly shows flat Tarrant County terrain.

Downtown Dallas skylineTrinity RiverDallas-Fort Worth suburban sprawl

Landing at RIC

LEFT

Arriving into RIC from the west on a typical approach to runway 16 or 34, left-side passengers get a good look at the James River winding through Richmond and the city's modest downtown skyline just before landing.

James RiverRichmond downtown skylineVirginia piedmont forests

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Richmond International (RIC)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Richmond. The right side edges ahead due to the strong Dallas skyline view on departure, while the rest of the flight over the flat Southeastern U.S. plains offers little differentiation between sides during cruise.

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 Right side for the best views. DFW departures heading south or north over the Metroplex give right-side passengers views of downtown Dallas's skyline and the sprawling grid of suburbs, while the left side mostly shows flat Tarrant County terrain. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, Dallas-Fort Worth suburban sprawl.

What can I see when landing at Richmond International in Richmond?

When landing at Richmond International (RIC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into RIC from the west on a typical approach to runway 16 or 34, left-side passengers get a good look at the James River winding through Richmond and the city's modest downtown skyline just before landing. Notable sights include: James River, Richmond downtown skyline, Virginia piedmont forests.

How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Richmond?

The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Richmond International (RIC) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,155 miles (1,859 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Dallas-Fort Worth to Richmond flight path pass over?

Flat terrain of Arkansas, Tennessee, and the Appalachian foothills of eastern Tennessee/Virginia, with the Great Smoky Mountains occasionally visible in the distance if skies are clear