Left side wins both ends of this short flight. You get the Arkansas River and Tulsa on departure, and Fort Worth plus the DFW complex on arrival. The right side offers little of note on either end of this mostly flat, featureless cross-plains route.
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Flight Path
Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth is 237 miles (382 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The flight crosses the Red River into Texas roughly at the midpoint, which marks the Oklahoma-Texas state line. The terrain is flat Cross Timbers and prairie the entire route. The small city of Ardmore, Oklahoma is visible below around the midpoint. No significant topographic features — this is one of the flatter routes in the continental US.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TUL
LEFTDeparting Tulsa typically heads south or southwest toward DFW. The left (east) side gives you a look back over downtown Tulsa and the Arkansas River as you climb out. The river's distinctive bend through the city is clearly visible at low altitude.
Landing at DFW
LEFTDFW typically lands from the north on runways oriented north-south. On approach from the north, the left (west) side gives a clear view of Fort Worth's downtown and the sprawling DFW airport complex itself. The right side faces east toward Dallas proper but is often partially obscured by the aircraft's approach angle.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tulsa International (TUL) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth. Left side wins both ends of this short flight. You get the Arkansas River and Tulsa on departure, and Fort Worth plus the DFW complex on arrival. The right side offers little of note on either end of this mostly flat, featureless cross-plains route.
What can I see during takeoff from Tulsa International in Tulsa?
During takeoff from Tulsa International (TUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Tulsa typically heads south or southwest toward DFW. The left (east) side gives you a look back over downtown Tulsa and the Arkansas River as you climb out. The river's distinctive bend through the city is clearly visible at low altitude. Notable sights include: Arkansas River bend through Tulsa, downtown Tulsa skyline, Keystone Lake to the west visible on right side briefly, suburban grid of south Tulsa.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
When landing at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. DFW typically lands from the north on runways oriented north-south. On approach from the north, the left (west) side gives a clear view of Fort Worth's downtown and the sprawling DFW airport complex itself. The right side faces east toward Dallas proper but is often partially obscured by the aircraft's approach angle. Notable sights include: Fort Worth downtown skyline, DFW airport terminal complex, Lake Grapevine to the north, Trinity River corridor.
How long is the flight from Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The flight from Tulsa International (TUL) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 237 miles (382 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tulsa to Dallas-Fort Worth flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Red River into Texas roughly at the midpoint, which marks the Oklahoma-Texas state line. The terrain is flat Cross Timbers and prairie the entire route. The small city of Ardmore, Oklahoma is visible below around the midpoint. No significant topographic features — this is one of the flatter routes in the continental US.