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HLN → MSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Helena Regional Airport (Helena) to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Big Belt Mountains upon departure and typically provides the best skyline views of Minneapolis during the standard arrival patterns into MSP.
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Big Belt Mountains
Dramatic mountain ranges immediately north of Helena visible during the initial climb.
Gates of the Mountains
The scenic Missouri River canyon where the water cuts through towering limestone cliffs.
Fort Peck Lake
To the north, the massive and complex shoreline of this Missouri River reservoir is often visible.
Red River Valley
The extremely flat, fertile basin marking the border between the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Minneapolis Skyline
On many landing patterns, this side offers a direct view of downtown skyscrapers and US Bank Stadium.
Book the left side for an afternoon flight to avoid the southern sun glare. Keep your camera ready during the first 10 minutes for the Missouri River canyons, and watch for the transition from golden plains to the green, lake-dotted landscape of central Minnesota.
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Rugged, forested peaks just south of Helena visible during departure.
Yellowstone River Basin
The broad drainage area leading toward the southern Montana mountain ranges.
Lake Oahe
A massive Missouri River reservoir stretching across the South Dakota border with winding channels.
Minnesota River Valley
Lush wetlands and winding river bends seen during the final descent into the Twin Cities.
Mall of America
The iconic massive shopping complex located just south of the MSP airport runways.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the landscape illuminated by the rising sun. During the final approach, look straight down to spot the Mall of America. This side also offers distant glimpses of the Badlands terrain if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Book Hotels in MinneapolisDistance: 1,465 km (910 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: HLN (46.6068000793457, -111.98300170898438)
Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Route Type: Domestic
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