Seeing Hot Springs National Park from a plane
The oldest federally protected area in the US, set aside in 1832 for its thermal springs. Look for Bathhouse Row and downtown in a narrow valley among forested ridges.
9 of our routes pass it. Arkansas · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Dallas-Fort Worth to New York: sit on the left, 33 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 91 min after takeoff |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to New York | Left | 33 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Chicago | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 42 min after takeoff |
| Nashville to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 54 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 146 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 135 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Denver | Left | 108 min after takeoff |
| Philadelphia to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 138 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth | Right | 119 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 Hot Springs National Park from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (6 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Hot Springs National Park from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on 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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