The right side wins both ends of the flight: a strong Manhattan skyline view on departure from LGA and a Dallas downtown view on arrival into Love Field, while the left side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable suburban scenery at both airports.
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Flight Path
New York to Dallas is 1,379 miles (2,219 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
The route crosses the Appalachian ridges of West Virginia and eastern Kentucky, then flattens over the Tennessee and Mississippi River valleys near Memphis before crossing the rolling plains of Arkansas into the flat terrain of North Texas approaching Dallas.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
RIGHTDeparting LGA on runway 22 sends the aircraft almost directly on course toward Dallas, and that heading puts Manhattan's skyline, the East River, and the Hudson off the right side as the plane climbs past Queens and Brooklyn. Left-side passengers mostly see the flatter expanse of Long Island and Nassau County suburbs.
Landing at DAL
RIGHTOn the typical southerly-wind approach into Love Field (runway 13), the final approach track passes just east of the extended centerline, putting downtown Dallas's skyline slightly ahead and to the right of the aircraft during descent. Left-side passengers see mostly residential North Dallas neighborhoods with less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Dallas. The right side wins both ends of the flight: a strong Manhattan skyline view on departure from LGA and a Dallas downtown view on arrival into Love Field, while the left side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable suburban scenery at both airports.
What can I see during takeoff from La Guardia in New York?
During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LGA on runway 22 sends the aircraft almost directly on course toward Dallas, and that heading puts Manhattan's skyline, the East River, and the Hudson off the right side as the plane climbs past Queens and Brooklyn. Left-side passengers mostly see the flatter expanse of Long Island and Nassau County suburbs. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Hudson River/New York Harbor, Brooklyn waterfront.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Love Fld in Dallas?
When landing at Dallas Love Fld (DAL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical southerly-wind approach into Love Field (runway 13), the final approach track passes just east of the extended centerline, putting downtown Dallas's skyline slightly ahead and to the right of the aircraft during descent. Left-side passengers see mostly residential North Dallas neighborhoods with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Downtown Dallas skyline (Reunion Tower, Bank of America Plaza), Trinity River, White Rock Lake in the distance.
How long is the flight from New York to Dallas?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Dallas Love Fld (DAL) takes about 3 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,379 miles (2,219 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Dallas flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Appalachian ridges of West Virginia and eastern Kentucky, then flattens over the Tennessee and Mississippi River valleys near Memphis before crossing the rolling plains of Arkansas into the flat terrain of North Texas approaching Dallas.