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EYW → MSY
Which side of the plane to sit from Key West International Airport (Key West) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides the most iconic views of the Florida Keys archipelago immediately after takeoff and a superior vantage point for Lake Pontchartrain and the record-breaking Causeway bridge during the descent into New Orleans.
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Seven Mile Bridge
A breathtaking aerial view of the longest bridge in the Keys connecting Knight's Key to Little Duck Key.
The Lower Keys
Detailed views of Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, and the surrounding patch reefs during climb-out.
Ten Thousand Islands
A distant view of the mangrove labyrinths along the southwest Florida coastline.
Lake Pontchartrain
The massive 630-square-mile estuary that dominates the landscape north of the destination city.
The Causeway Bridge
A perfect perspective of the world's longest continuous bridge over water, stretching across the lake.
The right side is essential for the best views of the Florida Keys' turquoise waters and infrastructure. If your flight arrives from the north, you will get a spectacular view of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the coral formations in the Keys during the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Marquesas Keys
A group of uninhabited islands located west of Key West, often visible shortly after departure.
The Gulf Shelf
The dramatic transition of water color from bright turquoise shallows to the deep navy of the Gulf of Mexico.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Active platforms visible as small geometric structures as you approach the Louisiana coast.
Mississippi River Delta
The intricate, bird-foot-shaped wetlands where the Mississippi River meets the sea.
New Orleans CBD
The Superdome and downtown skyscrapers are frequently visible during south-to-north landing patterns.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun reflecting off the water. This side is ideal for spotting the unique geography of the Plaquemines Parish wetlands. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for views of the winding Mississippi River.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,034 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: EYW (24.55610084533691, -81.75959777832031)
Arrival: MSY (29.99340057373047, -90.25800323486328)
Route Type: Domestic
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