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HRO → MCI
Which side of the plane to sit from Boone County Airport (Harrison) to Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the massive reservoirs of the Ozark Plateau and a more direct line of sight to the Kansas City skyline during the standard approach into MCI.
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Bull Shoals Lake
A massive, branching reservoir that straddles the Arkansas-Missouri border, offering stunning aerial patterns.
Truman Reservoir
Vast wetlands and wooded hills surround this large lake near Warsaw, Missouri, visible during the mid-flight phase.
Lake of the Ozarks
The 'Magic Dragon' shaped lake is visible in the distance to the east, recognizable by its extremely serpentine shoreline.
Kansas City Skyline
During the descent into MCI, you typically get a panoramic view of the downtown skyscrapers and the T-Mobile Center.
Arrowhead Stadium
Depending on the arrival pattern, you may see the massive Truman Sports Complex home to the Chiefs and Royals.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun sets to the west, illuminating the reservoirs and the KC skyline in golden light. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the Harry S. Truman Reservoir for some of the route's most dramatic water-to-land contrasts.
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Table Rock Lake
Visible shortly after takeoff, this massive reservoir features thousands of miles of shoreline and deep blue waters.
Branson Skyline
The bright lights and entertainment strip of Branson are visible just west of the flight path.
Stockton Lake
A popular sailing destination known for its clear water and scenic, undeveloped shoreline in southwest Missouri.
Osage Plains
Watch the rugged Ozark hills flatten into the fertile, rolling prairies of western Missouri.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. Look for the distinct change in topography as the aircraft leaves the Ozark Plateau. In autumn, this side provides excellent views of the changing oak and hickory foliage in the Mark Twain National Forest.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: HRO (36.26150131225586, -93.15470123291016)
Arrival: MCI (39.2976, -94.713898)
Route Type: Domestic
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