Window Seat

Which side to sit on from Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth?

Sit on the right side flying Newark (EWR) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). It has the better view on 10 of 10 daily flights, with NYC, Central Park and Brooklyn Bridge.

By time of day

DepartsSideAgreeHighlights
MorningRight3 of 3 flightsNew York City, Central Park, Mammoth Cave National Park
AfternoonRight4 of 4 flightsNew York City, Central Park, Mammoth Cave National Park
EveningRight3 of 3 flightsNew York City, Lexington-Fayette, Central Park

What you'll see

  • Newark on the left, 0 min after takeoff
  • NYC on the right, 1 min after takeoff
  • Central Park on the right, 1 min after takeoff
  • Brooklyn Bridge on the right, 1 min after takeoff
  • Sports Illustrated Stadium on the left, 1 min after takeoff
  • MetLife Stadium on the right, 2 min after takeoff
  • Mammoth Cave NP on the right, 83 min after takeoff
  • Hot Springs NP on the right, 135 min after takeoff
  • Lake Texoma on the right, 160 min after takeoff
Map of the Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth flight path with its landmarks on each side

Based on 10 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.

Questions

Which side is best for the sunset from Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth?

Either side. This flight heads west, so the sunset is ahead of you. Open your exact flight in Window Seat for its sun and glare.

Is the left side of the plane seat A?

Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.

Does the best side change by flight?

It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.

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How it works

  1. 1Real flights, not straight linesWe pull about 20 recent flights on your route, so the path matches how planes actually fly it.
  2. 2Score every window6,500 rated landmarks, the sun and glare, sunsets, city lights and, within 3 days of your flight, the cloud forecast.
  3. 3Book the right seatYou get the side, when to look, and the rows without a window to skip.

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Questions

Is the left side of the plane seat A?

Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.

Which side is best for the sunset?

It depends on your direction and the time. Flying west in the evening, the sunset is ahead of you, so either side works. Flying north, it's on the left. Window Seat works it out for your exact flight.

Which side do I sit on to see Mount Rainier?

Flying south out of Seattle, the left. Flying into Seattle from the south, usually the right. See Seattle to Los Angeles.

Does it work for any flight?

Any nonstop between 3,000 airports worldwide. Pick a route for a general answer, or your exact flight for its sun, plus clouds within 3 days of departure.

Is it free?

Yes. No account, no ads.

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