Seeing Six Flags Over Texas from a plane

The original Six Flags park, opened in 1961 in Arlington. Look for the coaster tracks next to AT&T Stadium and the Rangers' ballpark.

6 of our routes pass it. Texas · rated 4 of 10

The easy pick

Dallas to Las Vegas: sit on the right, on the climb, 7 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Austin to Dallas-Fort WorthRight
the other side is usually better on this route
on the way down
Dallas to Las VegasRighton the climb, 7 min after takeoff
Dallas-Fort Worth to OrlandoRight
the other side is usually better on this route
on the climb, 2 min after takeoff
Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort WorthRight
the other side is usually better on this route
on the way down
Phoenix to Dallas-Fort WorthRight
the other side is usually better on this route
on the way down
San Diego to Dallas-Fort WorthRight
the other side is usually better on this route
on the way down

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 Six Flags Over Texas from?

It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (6 of 6). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Six Flags Over Texas 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.

Can you see Six Flags Over Texas at night?

Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.

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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