Seeing American Airlines Center from a plane
Home of the Mavericks and the Stars, a brick arena with a high arched roof in the Victory Park district. Look for the curved roof just north of downtown Dallas, beside the freeways and rail lines.
9 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Dallas to Atlanta: sit on the right, on the climb, 1 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Atlanta | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Nashville | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Denver | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Las Vegas | Right | on the climb, 1 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Houston | Right the other side is usually better on this route | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Orlando | Right | on the climb, 2 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Atlanta | Left | on the climb, 4 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando | Left | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to Chicago | Right | on the climb, 5 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see American Airlines Center from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (7 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see American Airlines Center from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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