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BHM → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (Birmingham) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Nashville skyline, the historic confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and the scenic approach into the Twin Cities over the Mississippi River gorge.
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Nashville Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the 'Music City' skyline, including the distinctive AT&T 'Batman' building, shortly after departure.
The Great Confluence
The dramatic meeting point of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers near Cairo, Illinois, showing distinct water colors.
Driftless Area
A unique unglaciated landscape featuring deep valleys and rugged limestone bluffs near the MN/WI border.
Twin Cities Arrival
Prime views of downtown St. Paul and the winding Mississippi River bridges during the final descent into MSP.
Book a window on the right for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Pay close attention during the last 20 minutes of flight; if landing from the southeast, you will have a perfect view of the Mississippi River's dramatic bluffs and the St. Paul skyline.
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Tennessee River
View the wide, winding curves of the Tennessee River as it meanders through northern Alabama and Tennessee.
St. Louis Gateway Arch
On clear days, the iconic silver arch and St. Louis skyline are visible as you pass through southern Illinois.
Iowa Farmland
A vast, geometric patchwork of corn and soybean fields that creates a distinct green and gold mosaic.
Great Plains Horizon
Ideal for late afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the flat western horizon.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the midwestern plains. If the flight path drifts west, look for the Des Moines river valley and the outskirts of the Iowa capital about 45 minutes before landing.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,375 km (854 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: BHM (33.56290054, -86.75350189)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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