The left side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic mountain scenery during the LAX departure and a clear downtown Dallas skyline view on final approach, while the right side mostly shows open ocean at takeoff and flat suburban sprawl at landing.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, the arid basins of southern New Mexico, and the flat scrublands of West Texas before reaching the Dallas metro area.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
LEFTDeparting LAX in the typical west-flow pattern, the aircraft climbs out over the Pacific before banking toward the east. On the left (north) side, passengers get a good look at the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply behind the LA basin, plus the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley as the plane turns.
Landing at DAL
LEFTOn approach into Dallas Love Field from the northwest, the left side offers a clear view of downtown Dallas' skyline and the Trinity River winding through the city before the final turn onto the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Dallas. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic mountain scenery during the LAX departure and a clear downtown Dallas skyline view on final approach, while the right side mostly shows open ocean at takeoff and flat suburban sprawl at landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LAX in the typical west-flow pattern, the aircraft climbs out over the Pacific before banking toward the east. On the left (north) side, passengers get a good look at the San Gabriel Mountains rising sharply behind the LA basin, plus the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley as the plane turns. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica Bay coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
When landing at Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Dallas Love Field from the northwest, the left side offers a clear view of downtown Dallas' skyline and the Trinity River winding through the city before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline, Trinity River, Reunion Tower.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dallas?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL) takes 2h 50m.
What does the Los Angeles to Dallas flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, the arid basins of southern New Mexico, and the flat scrublands of West Texas before reaching the Dallas metro area.