Which side to sit on from Portland to Dallas-Fort Worth?
Either side works flying Portland (PDX) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW): the left wins on 4 of 8 daily flights and the right on 4, so it depends on the time.
By time of day
| Departs | Side | Agree | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Right | 3 of 6 flights | Portland, Great Sand Dunes, Great Salt Lake |
| Afternoon | Left | 1 of 1 flights | Mt. Hood, St. Johns Bridge, Maroon Bells / Elk Mountains |
| Evening | Right | 1 of 1 flights | Portland, Salt Lake City, Great Sand Dunes |
What you'll see
- Portland on the right, 5 min after takeoff
- Black Pine Mountains High Point on the left, 61 min after takeoff
- Great Salt Lake on the right, 68 min after takeoff
- Box Elder Peak on the left, 68 min after takeoff
- Wasatch Range on the right, 74 min after takeoff
- King's Peak on the left, 80 min after takeoff
- Maroon Bells on the left, 103 min after takeoff
- Mt. Elbert on the left, 107 min after takeoff
- Great Sand Dunes on the right, 115 min after takeoff
- West Spanish Peak on the right, 120 min after takeoff
- Palo Duro Canyon on the right, 145 min after takeoff
Based on 8 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 Portland to Dallas-Fort Worth?
Either side. This flight heads east, so the sunset is behind 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 winning 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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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.
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